VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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PYLES TRUCKING COMPANY
USDOT 327036 · MC126216 · EIN 37-0981963 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
387 STATE ROUTE 117, GOODFIELD, IL, 61742-7524
(309) 965-2571 · KENNETH G PYLES
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
51 / 60
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 141
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-K60293 · eff 11/24/2008
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance67 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.51 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
IL16
IA3
WI3
KY2
MI1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.71 | 2.71 | ≈53–60% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.76 | 0.85 | ≈63–70% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.85 | 4.82 | ≈48–52% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 100% (2 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 88% · Seat belt 12%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 67% (1 OOS) · Brakes 33% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 43%
392.2-SLL, 396.17C, 395.8K2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 29%
393.45, 393.11TL
✓ 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
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.637).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.032).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH G PYLES
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1988-09-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2024)
11/29/2008 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2341426C
11/24/2008 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-K60293
11/24/2008 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2341426C
11/03/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/28/2008)
08/20/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9EX88
09/03/1998 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/1998)
08/10/1998 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83MSNS1780
06/29/1998 — Insurance filed — GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IM 3022686
02/13/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/23/1989 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REJECTED
09/13/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
03/10/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/327036.