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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.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
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 2026146 inspections · 27 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 2396.3A1-ARVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
4
1× · sev 4
- 3393.11TLVehicle Maintenance
Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 4393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 5393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 6392.2-SLLEWG1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight
1
1×
- 7395.8F12Not in SMS
Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period
1
1×
- 8395.24C2II-ELDTNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9393.45D
Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
1
1×
- 10392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- SD10
- NE3
- GA2
- AZ2
- IA2
- KS1
- FL1
- MS1
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 24.5% 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 impact18 of 62 violations in the last 12 months (29%) 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 42% 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 limit2× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 4%
- 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× · 3%
- 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× · 3%
- 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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 55% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× · 44%
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× · 2%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.11× · 25%
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× · 6%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 6%
- 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× · 9%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
- 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 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 48% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 9%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 9%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 17%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 7%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 6%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 2%
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× · 2%
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking4× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 1%
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× · 1%
- 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.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection · OOS
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 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.
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 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 NHTSA76 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 46 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
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- BRANDON VAN ZEE
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 153445937
- Registered since
- 1986-08-21
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-06-02
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 51 trucks · 38 owned tractors · 136 owned trailers · 13 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 phone numbers with 25 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- 06/02/2025MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2024)
- 06/01/2022Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GAL 4840031-00
- 06/01/2022Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751924003
- 06/01/2018Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006920
- 06/01/2017Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751924-3613-131
- 06/01/2013Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ATJ-Z91-457063-01
- 07/06/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF649589
- 06/01/2011Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF649589
- 06/01/2010Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750617-3607-071
- 07/04/2007Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF455067
- 06/01/2007Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF455067
- 11/09/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2005)
- 11/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2005)
- 06/01/2005Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750617-3603-031
- 07/09/2003Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LNT100059
- 06/01/2003Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC075393
- 06/01/2002Insurance cancelled — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 0000 069 01
- 06/01/2002Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC075321
- 10/04/2001Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC075321
- 06/01/2001Insurance cancelled — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 0000 069
- 06/01/2001Insurance cancelled — FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM
CARGO · policy CP7156155
- 06/01/2001Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC075321
- 06/01/2000Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AHZ4592932
- 06/01/2000Insurance replaced — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 0000 069
- 06/01/1999Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF253880
- 01/14/1999Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF236116
- 04/07/1998Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF236116
- 02/13/1998Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF236116
- 05/12/1997Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7LHT238T18096
- 05/12/1997Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 41 MS EU7839
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
- 2002-06-26
- Last review
- 2022-12-27
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-06-02
- Reported mileage
- 4,255,717 mi (2024)
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