BRADYS WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP INC
Risk factors
Moderate 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 2026147 inspections · 49 violations (7 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9HVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperable head lamps
6
1× · sev 6
- 2393.45DLUVVehicle Maintenance
Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
4
1× · sev 4
- 3396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
2
2×
- 4393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 5393.78Vehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
1
1× · sev 1
- 6393.60E-WS
Windshield - Obstructed
1
1×
- 7393.48A
Inoperative/defective brakes
1
1×
- 8393.55C1
Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
1
1×
- 9393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
1
1×
- 10393.55E
No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- OK14
- TX13
- LA2
- NM1
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 28.4% 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 La Salle County, TX
Medium impact31 of 120 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in La Salle County, TX. 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 Salle County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 4% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 10%
- 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× · 5%
- 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× · 5%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 29% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× · 76%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 16%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 5%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 3%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 72% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle6× · 11%
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× · 10%
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× · 5%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× · 5%
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× · 3%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
- 393.30Improper battery installation1× · 1%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- 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.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL · OOS
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency · OOS
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
- Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
- 395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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 NHTSA95 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 65 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
16
Tow-away
15
Injury
5
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi389 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi119 drivers
- Company officer
- DAVID BRADY
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 32950529
- Registered since
- 1983-09-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-21
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 684 trucks · 422 owned tractors · 793 owned trailers · 8 leased/term tractors.
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, phone numbers or officers with 10 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
37 events- 01/21/2026MCS-150 update filed
14.7M mi reported (2025)
- 01/21/2024Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCR 0000529-00
- 01/01/2024Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 38 CSF WQ0313
- 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCR 0000529-00
- 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 38 CSF WQ0313
- 12/26/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2024)
- 12/26/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2024)
- 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CRA 5500087-00
- 07/30/2020Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECA3141374-10
- 07/01/2020Insurance replaced — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECA3141374-10
- 07/01/2017Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SISIPCA08266816
- 07/01/2016Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SISIPCA08266815
- 07/01/2015Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SISIPCA08266814
- 07/01/2014Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HOPKG00200
- 07/01/2009Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1594110
- 07/01/2007Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 7073957
- 08/05/2006Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OP 1673-0635
- 07/10/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2006)
- 07/10/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2006)
- 07/01/2006Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OP 1673-0635
- 05/12/2006Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI97705657
- 05/12/2006Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy OP 1673-0635
- 07/01/2005Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPP 1673-35
- 07/13/2000MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/03/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2000)
- 05/03/2000CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2000)
- 04/07/2000Insurance cancelled — PETROSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAL 35-1227-01-99
- 03/04/2000Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MAC9808091
- 05/17/1999COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/1999)
- 04/20/1999Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
CARGO · policy 1MP 30111713500
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2014-12-31
- Last review
- 2014-08-14
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-21
- Reported mileage
- 14,697,310 mi (2025)
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