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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 202638 inspections · 49 violations (6 OOS) · 17% 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
24
6× · sev 4
- 2395.8E-HOSPDOOSHours-of-Service Compliance2 OOS
HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
21
3× · sev 7
- 3396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
12
3× · sev 4
- 4392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.11B-CSRIGRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
6
2× · sev 3
- 6393.45B2UVVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.11B-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 9393.205A-WRCVehicle Maintenance
Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked
2
1× · sev 2
- 10395.3A3-HOSPRNP
Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- GA10
- SC8
- NC5
- MS3
- AL2
- LA1
- TN1
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.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 69% 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.
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:3× · 72%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 20%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 6%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 1%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 11.4% vs the 6.7% 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 Greenwood County, SC
Medium impact6 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (50%) came from inspections in Greenwood County, SC. 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 Greenwood County, SC 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 45% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 3%
- 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
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 74% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 24%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 9%
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× · 5%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection8× · 36%
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× · 5%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× · 3%
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 2%
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× · 2%
- 399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates1× · 2%
- 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.
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 NHTSA48 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 18 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
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
- Company officer
- JOSHUA ROBINSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2014-08-20
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-06
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 21 trucks · 12 owned tractors · 38 owned trailers · 9 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 15 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
31 events- 04/06/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
- 08/24/2024Insurance filed — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AM37000212-00
- 08/24/2024Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI-100176
- 07/29/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2024)
- 07/29/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2024)
- 07/23/2024Insurance replaced — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AI-100176
- 09/24/2022Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 862451001
- 08/29/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/01/2022)
- 08/29/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/01/2022)
- 08/24/2022Insurance replaced — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AI-100176-00
- 08/24/2022Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 862451001
- 02/08/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 862451001
- 09/12/2018Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 852300001
- 08/24/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 852300001
- 08/16/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/27/2018)
- 08/16/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/27/2018)
- 02/07/2018Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 852300001
- 01/11/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2018)
- 01/11/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2018)
- 10/26/2016Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 852300001
- 09/19/2016Insurance cancelled — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary · policy 03TRM008664-02
- 08/23/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/20/2016)
- 08/23/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/20/2016)
- 04/27/2016Insurance cancelled — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary · policy 03TRM008664-02
- 03/23/2016Insurance replaced — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary · policy 03TRM008664-02
- 09/19/2015Insurance cancelled — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary · policy 03TRM008664-01
- 08/24/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2015)
- 08/24/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2015)
- 09/26/2014MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 09/26/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2022-01-14
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-06
- Reported mileage
- 1,736,118 mi (2025)
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