AMERICAN FRESH TRANSPORT INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202638 inspections · 45 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
16
4× · sev 4
- 2392.82DUMTUnsafe Driving
Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
4
4×
- 6393.47F-BVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.3A1-BOS2 OOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- CA23
- WA2
- CO2
- UT2
- NV1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 28% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Siskiyou County, CA
Medium impact13 of 31 violations in the last 12 months (42%) came from inspections in Siskiyou County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Siskiyou County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 6% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 80%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 20%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 68% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× · 13%
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× · 6%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× · 6%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 13%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 9%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff1× · 8%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 7%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 1%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× · 9%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff
- 393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 395.8D5-HOSFHOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period. Date:
- 395.8F12-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date:
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA13 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi5 drivers
- Company officer
- MAURO MENESES VELEZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2011-06-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 6 trucks · 6 owned tractors · 5 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or emails with 3 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
21 events- 05/08/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
- 03/29/2026Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT8893188724
- 03/29/2026Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000894-01
- 03/02/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2026)
- 03/29/2025Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000894-00
- 03/03/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2025)
- 03/29/2024Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSATCA-0000894-00
- 03/29/2024Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KYL-0004125-00
- 03/04/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2024)
- 03/29/2023Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCAD-106692-01
- 03/02/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2023)
- 03/29/2022Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KYL-0000931-01
- 03/02/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/29/2022)
- 03/29/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KYL-0000931-00
- 03/02/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2021)
- 03/29/2020Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LZK-0001382-00
- 03/02/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2020)
- 03/29/2019Insurance replaced — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCAD-99547-01
- 03/26/2019Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 8219379
- 10/05/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/06/2011Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2025-01-29
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-08
- Reported mileage
- 410,895 mi (2025)
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