PENSKE LOGISTICS
Legal: PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC
Risk factors
High 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 10 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 11 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 20265,953 inspections · 26 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
12
3× · sev 4
- 2392.2-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
10
2× · sev 5
- 3393.75A3-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
- 4393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6396.9D2-FTFVehicle Maintenance
Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
4
1× · sev 4
- 7177.817A-HMPSPMCHazardous Materials Compliance1 OOS
HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- IL7
- TX3
- CA2
- OH2
- PA2
- WV1
- NJ1
- FL1
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
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 22% is under the 60% 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, other37× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation49× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit15× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit21× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone8× · 11%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× · 2%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 1%
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× · 1%
- 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 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 Time4× · 18%
- 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 Tim3× · 13%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 6%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.11× · 6%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t2× · 4%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× · 4%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 8%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 5%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 5%
- 392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× · 8%
- 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× · 3%
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× · 1%
- 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 33% 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× · 45%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 28%
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× · 19%
- 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 39% is under the 75% 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 ATIS43× · 22%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10× · 5%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× · 2%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.17× · 5%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection22× · 5%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured15× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on10× · 4%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.6× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× · 2%
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×18Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 396.17C-PI×7Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45B2-BHTD×6Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSR×13State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 393.47E×10Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEWA3×6State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLLR×23State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLTCD×15State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2×10State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 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 NHTSA110 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 80 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
200
Tow-away
197
Injury
81
Fatal
12
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi8,137 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi111 drivers
- Company officer
- SCOTT ZUIDEMA
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 118202423
- Registered since
- 1986-01-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-02-07
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 6,237 trucks · 4,869 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 officers with 55 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
68 events- 02/07/2025MCS-150 update filed
475.5M mi reported (2024)
- 01/01/2024Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWZX 315195
- 01/01/2024Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWZX 314496
- 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy MWZX314496 315195
- 04/12/2021Insurance name changed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy MWZX314496 315195
- 04/12/2021Insurance name changed — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 929177251
- 03/08/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/11/2021)
- 03/08/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2021)
- 03/08/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2021)
- 01/01/2021Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy MWZX 314496-01 315195-01
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 42-XSF-303233-03
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy MWZX 314496
- 01/17/2019Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 42-XSF-303233-02
- 01/01/2019Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 42-XSF-303233-02
- 01/01/2018Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML 14804-11
- 01/01/2018Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100078407
- 12/05/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2017)
- 12/05/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2017)
- 01/29/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/29/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/28/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/28/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/25/2016Insurance name changed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML1480406
- 01/25/2016Insurance name changed — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 929177251
- 01/25/2016Insurance name changed — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100078401
- 01/25/2016Insurance name changed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MXI93016547
- 01/12/2016Insurance filed — Western Surety Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 929177251
- 01/12/2016Insurance ended — Western Surety Company
policy 929177251
- 01/12/2016Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 929177251
- 01/01/2016Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML1480406
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
- 2000-12-06
- Last review
- 2024-05-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-02-07
- Reported mileage
- 475,506,109 mi (2024)
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