BENGAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
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 202635 inspections · 20 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.55C2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.87A-FPLAVehicle Maintenance
Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required
2
2× · sev 1
- 5393.205C-WRAWFLMIBVehicle Maintenance
Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
2
1× · sev 2
- 6392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- MO17
- LA7
- MS3
- TX1
- IA1
- AR1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in LA
Medium impact8 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (67%) came from inspections in LA. 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 LA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
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 24% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× · 15%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 10%
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× · 10%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 26%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required2× · 4%
- 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.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA42 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 12 more.
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
- Interstate · 100+ mi11 drivers
- Company officer
- NICOLE OTILLIO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1982-07-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-06-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 14 trucks · 14 owned tractors · 138 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, phone numbers or officers 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
52 events- 10/18/2024Insurance cancelled — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XA-000238-00
- 09/01/2024Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT28499A
- 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 152301-14-84-40-1
- 06/26/2024MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2023)
- 10/01/2023Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ2YLA001343-00
- 09/01/2023Insurance replaced — CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ2YLA001343-00
- 10/01/2022Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YLA000187-01
- 09/06/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2022)
- 05/20/2022MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 10/01/2021Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YLA000187-00
- 09/07/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2021)
- 11/13/2020Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0721411
- 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0721411
- 10/01/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 2305012
- 05/10/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5349806
- 04/13/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2017)
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5349806
- 04/19/2014Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT00015643
- 03/24/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2014)
- 04/19/2013Insurance replaced — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 64075A110C
- 04/19/2011Insurance replaced — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LAT800003
- 04/19/2011Insurance replaced — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6467A110C
- 04/19/2010Insurance cancelled — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 270117
- 03/23/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2010)
- 05/05/2009Insurance cancelled — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 270114
- 04/08/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2009)
- 05/05/2008Insurance cancelled — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 270111
- 05/05/2008Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 270114
- 04/08/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2008)
- 10/10/2007Insurance name changed — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 270111
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2002-09-27
- Last review
- 2002-09-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-06-26
- Reported mileage
- 609,655 mi (2023)
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