SUGARCREEK CARTAGE COMPANY INC
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 202621 inspections · 44 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.16ADUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
7
1× · sev 7
- 2393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 3392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LRLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 9392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
2
2×
- 10393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- OH12
- MD6
- MI6
- NY2
- WV1
- PA1
- IN1
- KY1
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 33.3% 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 32% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 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, other1× · 7%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 58% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 19%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× · 6%
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× · 16%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 9%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 3%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 6%
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× · 6%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× · 5%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 3%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- 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 NHTSA37 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 7 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi18 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- STEPHEN MILLER
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 18338434
- Registered since
- 1986-08-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-04-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 26 trucks · 18 owned tractors · 42 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, addresses or officers with 27 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
43 events- 04/24/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2023)
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 01/21/2020Insurance name changed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X15235
- 12/17/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2020)
- 12/17/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2020)
- 05/25/2019Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-X15235
- 05/25/2019Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X15235
- 04/25/2013Insurance cancelled — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CI5M4165
- 05/25/2011Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-K 193 45
- 07/02/2009Insurance cancelled — HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 5M4165
- 05/25/2009Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2791001AR008050G
- 05/25/2009Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 5M4165
- 04/28/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2009)
- 05/25/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy MC1360507
- 04/28/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2008)
- 05/25/2007Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy MC0710506
- 04/30/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2007)
- 05/25/2006Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM-K 193 45
- 05/24/2002Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-321990-00
- 02/22/2001COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2001)
- 01/26/2001Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 05363204
- 10/13/2000MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 09/26/2000Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 43-321990-00
- 07/01/2000Insurance cancelled — CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 259 01 2425
- 06/27/2000CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2000)
- 06/27/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2000)
- 06/01/2000Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9VR03
- 06/26/1998Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF 029053
- 05/27/1998Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF 029053
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
- 1991-07-09
- Last review
- 1991-03-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-04-24
- Reported mileage
- 1,199,209 mi (2023)
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