T M SHIPPING 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 202628 inspections · 38 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
7
7× · sev 1
- 2395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
7
7× · sev 1
- 3392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 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
- 5393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.22B-DFPWDVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
2
1× · sev 2
- 8392.22A-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
1
1× · sev 1
- 9395.22H4-ELDBRODSHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (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 a
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- GA6
- FL6
- TN5
- MS4
- AL3
- LA2
- VA1
- SC1
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.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
High impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 70% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 38%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 18%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
A high share of violations are occurring in Cobb County, GA
Medium impact15 of 26 violations in the last 12 months (58%) came from inspections in Cobb County, GA. 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 Cobb County, GA 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 45% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× · 27%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.7× · 27%
- 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× · 27%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 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 a1× · 4%
- 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 43% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 14%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 14%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 14%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 35%
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× · 5%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 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 NHTSA31 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 1 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi10 drivers
- Company officer
- KEN MORRISON
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 604094284
- Registered since
- 1984-02-07
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-08-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 11 trucks · 10 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 or officers with 11 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
23 events- 08/29/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2023)
- 05/01/2023Insurance filed — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAP3402732-04
- 05/01/2023Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 3402732-00
- 05/01/2020Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH25290112
- 10/09/2019Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Z35726
- 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H25290112
- 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Z35726
- 05/15/2007Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy PIA00385901
- 01/01/2007Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy C333889
- 01/01/2006Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy C076733
- 12/05/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2005)
- 01/01/2005Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy C450346
- 12/06/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2005)
- 02/28/2004Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy C075896
- 02/27/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2004)
- 02/28/2003Insurance replaced — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 20UUNGS8691
- 12/31/1996Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy #192500076191
- 04/13/1995COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/1995)
- 04/13/1995Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 20MSGP8011
- 12/31/1994Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 260MXI80193925
- 02/24/1992MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/08/2007)
- 02/24/1992MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 02/07/1984Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 1991-03-15
- Last review
- 2018-06-27
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-08-29
- Reported mileage
- 950,000 mi (2023)
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