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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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202630 inspections · 74 violations (16 OOS) · 37% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
24
3× · sev 8
- 2396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.9TSVehicle Maintenance
Inoperative turn signal
6
1× · sev 6
- 5396.3A1BVehicle Maintenance
Brakes (general) Explain:
4
1× · sev 4
- 6390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
3
3×
- 7392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 9392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NM11
- TX7
- AZ5
- IN2
- OK1
- WV1
- WY1
- CO1
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 72% 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.
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 60%
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× · 23%
- 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× · 16%
- 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 85% 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 30%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 9%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 6%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 5%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× · 7%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 6%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 5%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 7%
- 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
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 36.4% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 13.8% 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 Apache County, AZ
Medium impact15 of 48 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in Apache 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 Apache County, AZ to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 58%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 34%
- 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 31% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- 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.
- 390.21TB2-DOT×3Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLS2×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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 NHTSA64 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 34 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
4
Tow-away
3
Injury
3
Fatal
2
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi9 drivers
- Company officer
- SANDRA MEADOWS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2020-06-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-11-03
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 10 trucks · 3 owned tractors · 24 owned trailers · 7 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 30 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
40 events- 02/26/2026Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BE20173180-02
- 02/26/2026Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-01
- 01/30/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)
- 01/23/2026Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-01
- 12/31/2025Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-01
- 12/29/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2026)
- 12/22/2025Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-01
- 11/03/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
- 02/26/2025Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-00
- 01/30/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2025)
- 12/13/2024Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-00
- 11/12/2024Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20173180-00
- 02/23/2024Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4700000023
- 02/16/2024Insurance cancelled — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy PB12237402095
- 01/29/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2024)
- 09/18/2023Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4700000023
- 08/22/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/12/2023)
- 07/26/2023Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4700000023
- 06/29/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2023)
- 06/16/2023Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4700000023
- 05/22/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2023)
- 05/03/2023Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4700000023
- 03/02/2023PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/26/2024)
- 02/23/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CWV0006507360-2
- 01/27/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2023)
- 09/08/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CWV0006205058-2
- 07/12/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CWV0006205058-2
- 06/15/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2022)
- 03/03/2022MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/23/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CWV0006205058-2
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2026-01-23
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-11-03
- Reported mileage
- 450,000 mi (2024)
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