ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
- Bond has changed hands 3 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202681 inspections · 15 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.207B-AALPME-OOSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
7
1× · sev 7
- 4396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 5395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 6392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLUPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- PA8
- NY5
- VA3
- NC3
- MA3
- NJ2
- OH2
- MD2
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 PA
Medium impact7 of 20 violations in the last 12 months (35%) came from inspections in PA. 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 PA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 3% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 38%
- 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× · 38%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 Tim1× · 40%
- 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× · 40%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 14%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 6%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 31% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 36%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 23%
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× · 7%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 19%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 6%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× · 1%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- 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-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 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 NHTSA87 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 57 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
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi83 drivers
- Company officer
- MARK ZIMMERMAN
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 151854098
- Registered since
- 1984-04-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-04-10
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 87 trucks · 87 owned tractors · 165 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, phone numbers or officers with 26 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
29 events- 04/10/2025MCS-150 update filed
6.5M mi reported (2024)
- 11/21/2019Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-525D2813-TIL-02
- 10/12/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 1917061
- 01/01/2015Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP14537A
- 01/01/2015Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy MCP14537A
- 01/01/2015Insurance replaced — ELITE TRANSPORTATION RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy ETCA 100008-05
- 10/01/2013Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 24708
- 09/04/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2013)
- 11/16/2010PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/18/2017)
- 12/01/2005Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF267916
- 02/11/2002COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2002)
- 01/15/2002Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 30 MS UN1264 42
- 01/01/2001Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF277939
- 02/14/2000Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 659-34-98
- 01/01/2000Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 659-34-98
- 05/12/1999MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/06/1999Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy KO1131483872-05
- 02/06/1999Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2131483872-03
- 01/01/1999Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2131483872-03
- 01/29/1997COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/10/1997)
- 01/29/1997CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/10/1997)
- 01/01/1997Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy SPF128660196
- 08/27/1996Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy SUR002784
- 01/01/1996Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy SPF 13454 0694
- 10/27/1994PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/23/1996)
- 06/13/1993COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/1993)
- 05/03/1988MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/26/1984MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/26/1999)
- 04/23/1984Registered 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
- 2002-08-06
- Last review
- 2005-09-08
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-04-10
- Reported mileage
- 6,490,720 mi (2024)
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