FIRSTFLEET
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Risk factors
High 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 20262,060 inspections · 13 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 2392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3393.75A3-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
- 4393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.48A-BIBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 9392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NC6
- KY5
- TN4
- LA2
- MO2
- VA2
- AL2
- DE2
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 22.8% 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 22% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation42× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other19× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane14× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit29× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone8× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 5%
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV17× · 13%
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 1%
- 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV.1× · 0%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone7× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× · 4%
- 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 37% is under the 60% 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. Explain10× · 36%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a2× · 1%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20× · 8%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.11× · 5%
- 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.4× · 1%
- 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 Tim4× · 13%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 2%
- 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 42% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× · 39%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× · 21%
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× · 20%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- 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 75% 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 65% is under the 75% 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 ATIS73× · 39%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× · 4%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 1%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on15× · 6%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× · 2%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured14× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection13× · 3%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.7× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection13× · 3%
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×21Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×4Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 396.17C-PI×4Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLIRP×3State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLTL×2State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLLR×5State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLSWZ×3State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLTCD×3State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 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 NHTSA113 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 83 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
179
Tow-away
174
Injury
95
Fatal
9
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi2,769 drivers
- Company officer
- Eric Downing
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 174266494
- Registered since
- 1988-04-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-23
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 2,520 trucks · 2,520 owned tractors · 11,430 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 17 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- 04/23/2026MCS-150 update filed
213.4M mi reported (2024)
- 03/17/2025Insurance name changed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy ILM0200042
- 03/17/2025Insurance name changed — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RAD9437769
- 02/12/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2025)
- 02/12/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2025)
- 02/07/2025Insurance filed — Greenwich Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RAD9437769
- 02/07/2025Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RAD9437769
- 09/10/2024Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RAD9437769
- 04/01/2016Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 1040823
- 03/07/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2016)
- 03/07/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2016)
- 04/01/2015Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00335
- 05/21/2009Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00322
- 04/01/2009Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 8755857
- 04/01/2009Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00322
- 04/01/2008Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00297
- 04/13/2007Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 8525487
- 04/01/2007Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00257
- 03/19/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2007)
- 04/01/2006Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00219
- 04/01/2005Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00102
- 03/25/2003Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001047-2
- 03/01/2003Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001047-2
- 03/01/2003Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00102
- 09/21/2001Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8525597
- 08/02/2001COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/16/2001)
- 07/08/2001Insurance cancelled — FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM
CARGO · policy CP7157089
- 04/01/2001Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001047-1
- 06/06/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2000)
- 05/06/2000Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy K0115127404220
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2008-07-09
- Last review
- 2008-07-08
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-23
- Reported mileage
- 213,370,000 mi (2024)
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