TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC
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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026196 inspections · 15 violations (6 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance5 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
40
5× · sev 8
- 2393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 3393.48A-BIADVehicle Maintenance
Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 4395.30B2-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.
2
2× · sev 1
- 5392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
- 6392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- MT6
- MN5
- ND3
- CA2
- NV2
- NM2
- SD2
- NE2
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 29.7% vs the 22% 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 Washington County, MN
Medium impact5 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in Washington County, MN. 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 Washington County, MN 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 5% 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 limit2× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 18%
- 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× · 13%
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 4%
- 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 43% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner14× · 24%
- 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.10× · 20%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 8%
- 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× · 20%
- 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× · 12%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 6% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 52% 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 ATIS20× · 46%
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× · 2%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 2%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 3%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 2%
- 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link1× · 1%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift2× · 3%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 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.
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 NHTSA98 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 68 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
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi95 drivers
- Company officer
- ERIC VALDER
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 160685624
- Registered since
- 1986-05-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-01-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 95 trucks · 87 owned tractors · 368 owned trailers · 8 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 1348 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
38 events- 02/20/2026Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP85642A
- 01/09/2025MCS-150 update filed
11.9M mi reported (2024)
- 01/31/2024Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP85642A
- 07/01/2022Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0008792001
- 08/03/2020Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP79911A
- 07/01/2020Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP79911A
- 04/20/2020MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/02/2026)
- 04/20/2020MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/02/2026)
- 04/14/2020Insurance transferred — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP79911A
- 07/29/2010Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
CARGO · policy CBN00114
- 07/01/2010Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT214100617009
- 07/01/2010Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
CARGO · policy CBN00114
- 11/23/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2010)
- 11/23/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2010)
- 07/01/2008Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy KO1-141-006 170-12
- 10/08/2003MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
TRANSFER CONSUMMATED (04/16/2020)
- 07/06/2003Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 88276
- 08/22/2002COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2002)
- 08/22/2002CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2002)
- 07/27/2002Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 1080855348
- 07/01/2002Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-141-006170-09
- 07/01/2000Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT214100617004
- 07/01/2000Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy K0114100617007
- 07/01/1999Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy K0114100617005
- 08/26/1998Insurance cancelled — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DXC80335760
- 07/01/1998Insurance replaced — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
CARGO · policy DXI80335766
- 09/24/1995COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/1995)
- 09/24/1995CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/1995)
- 09/06/1995Insurance cancelled — FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM
BIPD/Primary · policy BA7700409
- 08/16/1995Insurance cancelled — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT 626 640-00
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
- 2009-12-29
- Last review
- 2009-12-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-01-09
- Reported mileage
- 11,912,367 mi (2024)
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