BERNER TRUCKING 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 202690 inspections · 32 violations (2 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
14
2× · sev 7
- 3172.502A1-HMPPHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, un
5
1× · sev 5
- 4172.202B-HMSPSHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required.
3
1× · sev 3
- 5177.817A-HMPSPMCHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLEWG3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
1
1×
- 8107.620B-HMAMC
HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No.
1
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
- 10393.9A-LTSIR
Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- OH17
- PA5
- WV2
- KY2
- IN2
- MI2
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 Trumbull County, OH
Medium impact13 of 48 violations in the last 12 months (27%) came from inspections in Trumbull County, OH. 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 Trumbull County, OH 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 27% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 10%
- 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 12% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 42%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 17%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 8%
- 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× · 25%
- 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 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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 48% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× · 12%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× · 8%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 23%
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× · 6%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× · 3%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 2%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× · 5%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 2%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 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.
- 392.16-D×2Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS2State/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
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, un
- Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
- Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
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 NHTSA91 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 61 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
6
Tow-away
6
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi71 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi4 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi4 drivers
- Company officer
- JAMES KNISELY
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 600842194
- Registered since
- 1986-01-10
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-10
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 78 trucks · 78 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 4 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
41 events- 02/10/2026MCS-150 update filed
5.0M mi reported (2025)
- 06/01/2024Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT664819001
- 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 664819001
- 06/01/2023Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 213012001
- 06/01/2019Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700605
- 06/01/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700604
- 06/01/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700603
- 06/01/2016Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700602
- 06/01/2015Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700601
- 06/01/2014Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700601
- 06/01/2014Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360935
- 05/05/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
- 06/01/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 359370
- 05/06/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2013)
- 06/01/2012Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CGT356425
- 05/07/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2012)
- 06/01/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 355359
- 05/05/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
- 06/01/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 353326
- 05/05/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2010)
- 06/01/2009Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 350867
- 05/05/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2009)
- 11/04/2008Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 350867
- 06/01/2008Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0115957
- 05/05/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2008)
- 06/01/2007Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0107302
- 05/07/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2007)
- 06/01/2006Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0094561
- 05/05/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2006)
- 06/01/2005Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 448283
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
- 2017-04-06
- Last review
- 2019-03-25
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-10
- Reported mileage
- 5,026,152 mi (2025)
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