CAVALIER TRANSPORTATION 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 202625 inspections · 33 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 2392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 3393.47A-BCFSBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
4
1× · sev 4
- 4392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 5392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.11A1-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
- 7392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 8396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- OH8
- TN7
- KY6
- IN3
- AL3
- MI2
- GA1
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.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 48% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 12%
- 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× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 20%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
False log / RODS 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.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 39%
- 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× · 39%
- 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.2× · 11%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 6%
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× · 6%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 24% 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 ATIS1× · 59%
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× · 8%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 8%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 8%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 6%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA33 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 3 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
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi13 drivers
- Company officer
- GREG VAN TREES
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 58285475
- Registered since
- 1987-05-12
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-21
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 14 trucks · 14 owned tractors · 16 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 or phone numbers with 5 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
28 events- 01/21/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
- 08/10/2025Insurance filed — Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPOH0560143612
- 08/10/2025Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 52-452119-00
- 07/14/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2025)
- 07/14/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2025)
- 09/11/2019Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-E4251-341744
- 08/10/2019Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-E4251-341744
- 08/10/2018Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 6194635
- 07/16/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2018)
- 07/16/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2018)
- 08/14/2015Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2684250
- 08/10/2015Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 6 194 636
- 08/10/2015Insurance replaced — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2684250
- 07/20/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2015)
- 07/20/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2015)
- 08/15/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 08/15/2012MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 12/07/1992COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/17/1992)
- 12/05/1992Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI80280524
- 11/10/1992Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy G030 45
- 06/20/1992Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 8028 0524
- 05/04/1992CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/1992)
- 05/04/1992COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/1992)
- 02/03/1992COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/1992)
- 02/03/1992CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/1992)
- 04/29/1988MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/17/1992)
- 05/12/1987Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 03/05/1986MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/17/1992)
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
- 1990-01-16
- Last review
- 2014-12-08
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-21
- Reported mileage
- 992,326 mi (2024)
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