T J MARQUART & SONS 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 2 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 4 times across 2 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 202650 inspections · 24 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLILCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper lane change
5
1× · sev 5
- 2395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
4
4× · sev 1
- 3393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
- 10395.30B2-ELDDFC24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- NY23
- PA6
- MA1
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 Steuben County, NY
Medium impact5 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (24%) came from inspections in Steuben County, NY. 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 Steuben County, NY 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-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 44%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 29%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 45%
- 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× · 2%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 30%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× · 17%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 6%
- 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
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 17% 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 ATIS1× · 38%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 8%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 8%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 3%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 15%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 10%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 5%
- 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.
- 390.21TC-MCRequired CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
- 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
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 NHTSA69 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 39 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi50 drivers
- Company officer
- ALEX MARQUART
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 51063113
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-15
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 66 trucks · 55 owned tractors · 170 owned trailers · 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, addresses, phone numbers or emails with 295 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- 01/15/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
- 02/01/2023Insurance filed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 316469
- 02/01/2023Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 316469
- 08/01/2021Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2660667
- 02/27/2021Insurance replaced — FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 3161C1064
- 10/31/2013Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B0376769
- 10/01/2013Insurance filed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 0376769
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B0376769
- 06/01/2013Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy B 1054703
- 05/06/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2013)
- 02/27/2010Insurance filed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI93015351
- 02/27/2010Insurance replaced — FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 3161C1064
- 08/04/2008PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 06/05/2006PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
- 02/27/2003Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF320814
- 02/27/2002Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GA0498514
- 05/06/2001Insurance cancelled — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT64699000
- 05/18/2000MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/24/2001)
- 02/27/2000Insurance replaced — UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BAC3118313
- 02/12/2000Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 820-605K3855-IND-94
- 02/12/2000Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy P 660 280X6931 TIA 98
- 02/27/1998Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy P660280X6931TIA97
- 08/08/1997COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/22/1997)
- 07/15/1997Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy IMP 814 3048
- 03/15/1996Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 01 MS DW7187
- 06/09/1988MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 08/07/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 07/12/1984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/16/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/01/2000)
- 03/08/1979MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (07/13/1981)
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2008-07-08
- Last review
- 2014-02-24
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-15
- Reported mileage
- 1,539,765 mi (2024)
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