MV CARGO 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 2026102 inspections · 31 violations (8 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A1-TEPBMVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
16
2× · sev 8
- 2395.8E-HOSPDELDTHours-of-Service Compliance2 OOS
HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
14
2× · sev 7
- 3392.7A-DVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 5393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 6392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 7392.2-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
- 8393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
4
2× · sev 2
- 9392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 10393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- SD4
- MO4
- IL3
- AR2
- NE2
- CO2
- UT1
- LA1
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
High impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 74% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 18%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 10%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 79% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× · 41%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 8%
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 0%
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:2× · 24%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.7× · 6%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 1%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 8%
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 8%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 23.1% 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Medium impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 76% is close to the 80% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 14%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× · 8%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 8%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× · 6%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× · 4%
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× · 3%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 2%
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× · 1%
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× · 4%
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× · 1%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 1%
- 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Franklin County, MO
Medium impact13 of 69 violations in the last 12 months (19%) came from inspections in Franklin County, MO. 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 Franklin County, MO to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- 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.
- 393.9×2Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift · OOS
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDT×2HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: · OOS
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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 NHTSA63 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 33 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
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi32 drivers
- Company officer
- VALENTINE CIOBANU
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2016-12-16
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-09-16
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 31 trucks · 25 owned tractors · 17 owned trailers · 4 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 addresses with 35 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
30 events- 09/16/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2025)
- 09/14/2023Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF011955
- 09/14/2023Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011921
- 08/18/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2023)
- 11/09/2021Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0727658
- 10/13/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2021)
- 11/09/2020Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN275678
- 11/09/2019Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC18110635
- 10/15/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2019)
- 09/27/2019Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC18110635
- 09/03/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/24/2019)
- 11/10/2018Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-01636-17
- 10/15/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2018)
- 11/10/2017Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4049430
- 10/21/2017Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA4049430
- 09/25/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2017)
- 09/06/2017Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4049430
- 08/10/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2017)
- 08/01/2017Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 5886787
- 02/08/2017MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/08/2017Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 5886787
- 12/19/2016Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1268447
- 12/16/2016Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 07/30/2016Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1268447
- 07/05/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/08/2016)
- 07/31/2015Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBY0805714
- 07/30/2015Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBY0805714
- 07/06/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2015)
- 08/05/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/27/2016)
- 07/30/2014Insurance replaced — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBY0805714
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-09-16
- Reported mileage
- 2,723,620 mi (2025)
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