EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO
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.
- Bond has changed hands 3 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 2026173 inspections · 7 violations (2 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLCPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
10
1× · sev 10
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.9TSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperative turn signal
6
1× · sev 6
- 4393.9Vehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperable Required Lamp
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.45B2PCVehicle Maintenance
Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.45DLUVVehicle Maintenance
Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
4
1× · sev 4
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX19
- IL3
- LA2
- OK1
- AL1
- MO1
- IA1
- TN1
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 La Salle County, TX
Medium impact7 of 34 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in La Salle County, TX. 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 La Salle County, TX 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 26% 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 limit5× · 35%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 19%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 9%
- 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
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes2× · 67%
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× · 10%
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× · 10%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 5%
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 5%
- Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
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 10% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 18%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× · 14%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× · 8%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 7%
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× · 5%
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 16%
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× · 2%
- 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.
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 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 NHTSA67 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 37 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
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi65 drivers
- Company officer
- KEITH EDWARDS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 621021245
- Registered since
- 1986-10-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-07
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 65 trucks · 65 owned tractors · 161 owned trailers.
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, officers or emails with 24 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
53 events- 05/07/2026MCS-150 update filed
7.3M mi reported (2025)
- 10/01/2022Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF012755
- 10/01/2022Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company
policy WF012755
- 10/01/2022Insurance replaced — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SMC1802059
- 10/01/2021Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751745004
- 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP137034A
- 10/21/2018Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP137034A
- 05/09/2015Insurance cancelled — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93018288
- 10/01/2014Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068746396
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8746396
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751745-3610-101
- 10/01/2010Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5347901
- 09/07/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/24/2010)
- 09/07/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/24/2010)
- 06/13/2010Insurance cancelled — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93018288
- 06/01/2010Insurance replaced — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93018288
- 05/14/2010Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP62722A
- 05/14/2009Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF562617
- 03/27/2009Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 67 75 18
- 03/27/2009Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5347900
- 05/14/2007Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy DSSA00003590
- 04/17/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2007)
- 05/14/2006Insurance replaced — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy DSSA00003590
- 05/14/2006Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy DSSA00002607
- 04/17/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2006)
- 11/09/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2005)
- 11/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2005)
- 05/14/2005Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT7503681302-021
- 05/05/2005Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy RED1060544
- 04/30/2003Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7503681602-021
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
- 2010-08-27
- Last review
- 2022-12-12
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-07
- Reported mileage
- 7,280,943 mi (2025)
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