CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 366136· MC355162· CARRIER· EIN 46-5483391
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TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC

965 SPENCERVILLE RD, DELPHOS, OH, 45833(419) 695-1061jennifer.erhart@kmtire.comCHERYL A. GOSSARD
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Vehicle OOS
4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.1%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
23
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC355162

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 03/28/2025
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA· policy 117D4317
Authority history (4) ▾
05/23/2025MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
04/21/2025CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2025)
02/07/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
03/22/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (01/25/2006)
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (6)
  1. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/03/202205/27/2025
  2. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/03/202203/28/2025
  3. WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/201303/03/2022
  4. VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/201104/01/2013
  5. THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/31/200604/01/2011
  6. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/21/199901/19/2006

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle477 inspections · 4% OOS · National 22%
Driver656 inspections · 1.1% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

656 inspections · 13 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.

656
Inspections
13
Violations
0
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • NY4
  • OK3
  • IL3
  • NE3
  • NH3
  • MI2
  • SD2
  • NM2

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 5% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing24 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless19 viol74%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other12× · 48%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 9%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 7%
Phone / texting1 viol14%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 14%
Speeding3 viol10%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 5%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 3%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 2%
Other1 viol2%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 5% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device8 viol70%
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t2× · 26%
  • 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.3× · 22%
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× · 9%
False log / RODS3 viol30%
  • 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× · 22%
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 9%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 5 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 42% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing8 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical3 OOS8 viol100%
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement2× · 73%
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com4× · 13%
  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× · 9%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 9% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing110 violations · 19 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps2 OOS47 viol38%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× · 8%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 4%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative7× · 3%
Tires11 OOS20 viol33%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× · 22%
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth5× · 6%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× · 4%
Brakes3 OOS10 viol8%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 3%
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit2× · 2%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 1%
Inspection / repair / DVIR9 viol8%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection9× · 8%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 6 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

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.

Trending worse
64
Inspections
27
Violations
3
Out-of-service
44
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 44%Other 33%Unsafe Driving 7%Not in SMS 7%Driver Fitness 4%Hours-of-Service Compliance 4%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations · 3 OOS · 44% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.9A-LCL×3Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
  • 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
9 violations · 33% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLIRP×2State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
  • 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
  • 392.2-SLLDLState/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 7% of recent
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

947
Inspections
361
Violations
40
Out-of-service
1140
CSA points
149
Crashes
32
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

51 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

51 incomplete vehicle
2023 GM GM515seen 3×
1HTKHPVK0PH620253· PNJ5529 NY
2022 CHEVROLET Expressseen 2×
1GB3GSC79N1259721· 58177C SD
2024 INTERNATIONAL CV515seen 2×
1HTKSSWM3RH168189· PIW470 IA
2024 INTERNATIONAL CV515seen 2×
1HTKSSWM5RH168212· PNX5130 OH
2026 FORD E-450seen 2×
1FDXE4FN4TDD19260· POA7475 OH
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 2×
1HTEUMMLXTS777741· POF3626 OH
2023 INTERNATIONAL CV515seen 2×
1HTKSSWM8PH548237· PNG5956 OH
2027 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWFC4VDXE8331· POL7201 OH
2024 FORD E-450
1FDXE4FN6RDD27594· POC4610 OH
2025 MACK MD
1M2MDAAAXSS016566· BE22866 MI
2022 CHEVROLET Express
1GB3GSC73N1261173· 80693C SD
2025 MACK MD
1M2MDAAA5SS017060· BE11242 MI
2024 RAM 5500
3C7WRNDL7RG137840· YCG1966 MN
2026 FORD E-450
1FDXE4FN2TDD19421· POC4588 OH
2022 RAM 5500
3C7WRMDL6NG265748· BE03798 MI
2024 MACK MD
1M2MDAAA6RS015666· PNJ5511 OH
2019 INTERNATIONAL CV515
1HTKSSWK2KH857516· PNB7770 OH
2025 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC7SDVZ8957· PNQ1866 OH
2024 RAM 5500
3C7WRMDJ8RG255405· POA7487 OH
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEWMML0SL174281· 231258H IL
2024 HINO Incomplete Vehicle
5PVNJ7AT7R5T50438· PNK4155 OH
2026 FORD F-550
1FDUF5GT7TDA17206· POL4826 OH
2027 FORD E-450
1FDXE4FN7VDD08613· POH5791 OH
2023 GM GM515
1HTKHPVK4PH620689· PNJ5531 OH
2022 FORD E-350
1FDWE3FK6NDC25699· ZTB3106 PA
2026 FORD E-450
1FDXE4FN6TDD19423· POD5712 OH
2023 CHEVROLET 5500XD
JALEEW166P7302633· POE4844 OH
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEWMML8TL721556· 2805348 IN
2021 INTERNATIONAL CV515
1HTKSSWM1MH211369· PLN4513 OH
2026 FORD F-550
1FDUF5GT9TDA05963· POC4595 OH

+ 21 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

23

Tow-away

22

Injury

7

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
449
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
654
0 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
27.1M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi654 drivers
Company officer
CHERYL A. GOSSARD
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
51629467
Registered since
1989-09-18
Last MCS-150 update
2025-05-16
Census status
Active

Fleet: 449 trucks.

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 graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

9
Connected carriers
8
Fleet-transfer links
10
Most shared VINs
2
Strong links
Strong· 2
1
ZURCHER TIRE LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 368073Active· MONROE, IN
Strong
Shared VIN · 10
1FDUF5GT9REE464151HTKHPVK6LH2529941FVACWD21SHVY65513HAEUTAN8RL1672723HAEUTAL2RL1678953HAEWMML0SL174281
2
TRIBUNE LLC
USDOT 1466926Inactive· DELPHOS, OH
Strong
Officer

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

13 events
  1. 05/27/2025Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 117D4327

  2. 05/23/2025MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  3. 05/16/2025MCS-150 update filed

    27.1M mi reported (2024)

  4. 04/21/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2025)

  5. 03/28/2025Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 117D4317

  6. 03/28/2025Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 117D4327

  7. 03/03/2022Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 0 336 657

  8. 04/01/2013Insurance replaced — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 4028970507

  9. 04/01/2011Insurance replaced — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 9709619

  10. 02/07/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  11. 01/19/2006Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 78460305298583

  12. 03/22/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (01/25/2006)

  13. 09/18/1989Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2011-05-27
Last review
2022-09-13
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-05-16
Reported mileage
27,112,990 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 6:00 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.