SCOTT-WOODS TRANSPORT 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 2026239 inspections · 10 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 3393.104F3-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
3
1× · sev 3
- 4395.24C2III-ELDSDNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
2
2× · sev 1
- 5393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 6395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 7395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 8392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- NY25
- IA3
- WY1
- MI1
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 Erie County, NY
Medium impact43 of 58 violations in the last 12 months (74%) came from inspections in Erie County, NY. 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 Erie County, NY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 46% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner17× · 21%
- 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.5× · 6%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× · 5%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 25%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 6%
- 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× · 4%
- 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 Tim2× · 12%
- 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%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 6%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× · 10%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 8%
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)3× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× · 2%
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown14× · 16%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× · 2%
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns4× · 2%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 6%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 4%
- 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.
- 393.45D-B×2Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDN×2HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
- 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
- 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 NHTSA41 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 11 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi42 drivers
- Company officer
- MARK ALDEN
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1988-06-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-06-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 50 trucks · 43 owned tractors · 175 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 phone numbers with 1 other carrier — 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
15 events- 06/18/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2021)
- 08/01/2024Insurance filed — AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RMBA 1245039
- 08/01/2024Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1245039
- 05/04/2008Insurance filed — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 9895595
- 05/04/2008Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KGHOLH1000015
- 05/04/2006Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 990310
- 11/14/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/28/2005)
- 11/14/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/28/2005)
- 11/30/2002Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD · policy 2055 - 1406
- 11/30/1999Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD · policy 2055-1358
- 01/03/1999Insurance cancelled — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy NO802 01 71
- 11/30/1998Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy NO802 01 71
- 09/24/1990MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 07/10/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/23/1988Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- Safety audit
- Rated
- 1992-01-03
- Last review
- 1991-11-05
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-06-18
- Reported mileage
- 1,485,100 mi (2021)
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