MARITIME SERVICES LTD
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 2026217 inspections · 83 violations (17 OOS) · 40% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.48A
Inoperative/defective brakes
3
3×
- 2393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 3393.75C
Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
2
2×
- 4393.209B1 OOS
Excessive steering wheel lash
1
1×
- 5393.53B
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
1
1×
- 6387.303B4Not in SMS
No copy of certificate of registration
1
1×
- 7393.55D1
CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
1
1×
- 8393.55E
No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
1
1×
- 9393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
- 10393.207E1 OOS
Torsion bar cracked and/or broken
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- TX30
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.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 99% is at/over the 80% 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.
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle46× · 15%
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit18× · 6%
- 396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination16× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× · 10%
- 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 1%
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× · 1%
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× · 1%
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel3× · 0%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 41.5% 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Medium impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 79% is close to the 80% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency1× · 100%
- 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Harris County, TX
Medium impact217 of 300 violations in the last 12 months (72%) came from inspections in Harris County, TX. 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 Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 25% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 24%
- 392.2TImproper turns1× · 16%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 16%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 33%
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× · 17%
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× · 17%
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 17%
- 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× · 17%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
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.
- 393.48A×4Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.5B×3Oil and/or grease leak
- 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
- 393.45B2UV×5Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.9×3Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.209D-STPAL×2Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft · OOS
- 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
- 387.303B4No copy of certificate of registration
- 390.21G2IEP offering/interchanging intermodal equipment not identified as required.
- 392.2RGState vehicle registration or License Plate violation
- 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 NHTSA88 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 58 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
8
Tow-away
7
Injury
2
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi12 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi60 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi12 drivers
- Company officer
- DERICK SCHMIDT
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 67958959
- Registered since
- 1988-12-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 72 trucks · 72 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 phone numbers with 59 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
63 events- 07/08/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
- 05/01/2026Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC910221-00
- 05/01/2026Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0004003003
- 04/06/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2026)
- 04/06/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2026)
- 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A000403003
- 05/03/2017Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072630
- 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072630
- 04/06/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2017)
- 04/06/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2017)
- 05/01/2016Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072535
- 12/05/2014Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA518728
- 11/10/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2014)
- 11/10/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2014)
- 12/05/2013Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0004003001
- 12/22/2012Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 2084043372
- 12/05/2012Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084043257
- 11/26/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2012)
- 11/26/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2012)
- 12/05/2005Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9896415
- 12/05/2005Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 2159092
- 11/08/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2005)
- 11/08/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2005)
- 12/05/2004Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9896309
- 12/05/2004Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 8759712
- 11/08/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/07/2004)
- 11/08/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/07/2004)
- 04/26/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/07/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/29/2004)
- 12/25/2003Insurance name changed — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 4601TRTX000604
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
- 2010-06-03
- Last review
- 2016-07-18
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-08
- Reported mileage
- 3,641,979 mi (2025)
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