AB FREIGHT INC
Risk factors
Moderate 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 202646 inspections · 236 violations (34 OOS) · 53% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
20
5× · sev 4
- 2395.8E-HOSPDELDTHours-of-Service Compliance2 OOS
HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
14
2× · sev 7
- 3396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
12
3× · sev 4
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
10
2× · sev 5
- 5391.11B2-ZDriver Fitness
Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement
8
2× · sev 4
- 6393.43E-BBSTVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
8
2× · sev 4
- 7391.11B2-QDriver Fitness1 OOS
Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
3
3× · sev 1
- 9392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
2
2×
- 10395.22G-ELDMFVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- US21
- AZ5
- CA4
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.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 91% is at/over the 65% 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.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain12× · 44%
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× · 2%
- 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 a1× · 0%
- 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 Tim7× · 25%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 8%
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:2× · 16%
- 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.7× · 3%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 1%
- 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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
High impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 98% 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.
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement8× · 48%
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1× · 12%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× · 40%
- Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 100% 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.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured27× · 11%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199814× · 6%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve8× · 3%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× · 3%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× · 3%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× · 3%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak13× · 3%
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report5× · 2%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 1%
- 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
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 60% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 14.9% vs the 6.7% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Medium impact81 of 93 violations in the last 12 months (87%) came from inspections in Santa Cruz County, AZ. 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 Santa Cruz County, AZ 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 51% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 34%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 34%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 22%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×5Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.43E-BBST×2Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
- 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
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDT×2HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: · OOS
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 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 Tim
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 395.3A2-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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 NHTSA32 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 2 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;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi15 drivers
- Company officer
- VIRIDIANA PENA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2020-01-15
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-07
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 6 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 5 owned trailers · 1 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 officers with 8 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
19 events- 05/07/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
- 05/06/2026Insurance cancelled — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CIMD-2026-0391
- 04/09/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2026)
- 02/26/2026Insurance filed — Cimarron Insurance Company, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CIMD-2026-0391
- 02/26/2026Insurance replaced — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CIMD-2026-0391
- 02/26/2026Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA993576983
- 02/26/2025Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC-10073804
- 01/30/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2025)
- 06/01/2024Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10073804
- 05/02/2024Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10073804
- 02/26/2024Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10073803
- 01/30/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2024)
- 02/26/2023Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10073802
- 01/30/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2023)
- 02/26/2022Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10073801
- 01/31/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2022)
- 02/26/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1859442
- 03/06/2020MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/15/2020Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2023-08-23
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-07
- Reported mileage
- 1,026,156 mi (2025)
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