FASTENAL COMPANY
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 2026821 inspections · 7 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.207A-SAPPCBLMVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 5393.95K-EEVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.95A4-EENAVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- OH4
- TX4
- PA2
- WI2
- NY2
- ND2
- MS2
- CA1
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.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 12% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× · 15%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× · 9%
- 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× · 29%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim2× · 14%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× · 10%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV3× · 8%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× · 7%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× · 14%
- 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 a3× · 2%
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× · 4%
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× · 4%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 12% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× · 67%
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× · 22%
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency1× · 8%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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 6% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× · 7%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 3%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× · 25%
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× · 2%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 1%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× · 7%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× · 6%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 5%
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× · 2%
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× · 1%
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken2× · 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.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 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-SLLLR×3State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA78 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 48 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
30
Tow-away
27
Injury
20
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi860 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi55 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi65 drivers
- Company officer
- SHELLY GRAFTON
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 42653634
- Registered since
- 1984-02-03
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 704 trucks · 627 owned trailers · 363 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 with 16 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
24 events- 04/17/2026MCS-150 update filed
42.4M mi reported (2025)
- 04/05/2022BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2022)
- 07/09/2019Insurance filed — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM9239954
- 07/09/2019Insurance name changed — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM9239954
- 06/06/2019BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2019)
- 11/27/2018Insurance filed — Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 117D5676
- 11/27/2018Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 117D5676
- 08/18/2017Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 68487287
- 07/24/2017BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2017)
- 07/07/2017Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 68487287
- 01/06/2017Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-140D3745-TIL-07
- 01/01/2017Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2J-CAP-117D5676-TIL-06
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 68487287
- 04/15/2012Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 68487287
- 10/26/2007Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CPP 0779933 14
- 10/01/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2007)
- 01/01/2007Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CPP 0779933 14
- 01/01/2006Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CK00215116
- 01/01/2003Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0063740 08
- 10/16/1997MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 05/30/1996PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 04/03/1996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/01/1996Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0063740 08
- 02/03/1984Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-11-30
- Last review
- 2023-10-25
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-17
- Reported mileage
- 42,373,480 mi (2025)
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