HIGH COUNTRY 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 5 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 16 times across 10 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 202654 inspections · 42 violations (4 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 2396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 4392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
2
2×
- 5393.203E-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
2
1× · sev 2
- 6392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 7396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX9
- NM9
- CO3
- AR2
- CA2
- OK1
- IN1
- FL1
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 Montezuma County, CO
Medium impact13 of 62 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in Montezuma County, CO. 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 Montezuma County, CO 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 6% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 76%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 16%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 8%
- 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
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. Explain2× · 46%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 10%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 8%
- 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.1× · 5%
- 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 minutes1× · 23%
- 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 53% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness4× · 15%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 11%
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× · 8%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 6%
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× · 3%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 9%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 9%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLS1×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
- Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
- 392.2-SLLS2×2State/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 NHTSA64 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 34 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+ mi80 drivers
- Company officer
- KIRK CROWLEY
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 60973666
- Registered since
- 1987-12-08
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 62 trucks · 62 owned tractors · 67 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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 20 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
49 events- 05/01/2026Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0011681-00
- 05/01/2026Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy CAT 0011681-00
- 05/01/2026Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA996692414
- 02/24/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
- 09/30/2025PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 09/29/2025Insurance filed — Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 101641948
- 09/29/2025Insurance ended — Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
policy 101641948
- 05/05/2025MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 12/20/2019Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP04013A
- 10/05/2019Insurance cancelled — TEXAS BONDING COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001125966
- 10/19/2018PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/15/2019)
- 10/01/2018Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10062798
- 10/05/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 10/01/2017Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 09/08/2017BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/19/2017)
- 08/30/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 08/27/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1917121
- 05/13/2014PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/09/2018)
- 10/01/2013Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 153324
- 05/25/2013Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2485865
- 05/01/2013Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2485865
- 06/13/2007Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2485865
- 05/17/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2007)
- 05/17/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2007)
- 07/30/2002PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/02/2013)
- 03/29/2002Insurance cancelled — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
SURETY · policy K06324678
- 11/02/2000PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/17/2002)
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
- 2011-03-24
- Last review
- 2019-08-09
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-24
- Reported mileage
- 1,000,000 mi (2024)
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