VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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M A S C S TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3704012 · MC1297215 · EIN 87-2164943 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13308 S RIVERDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60827
(708) 551-7659 · MIGUEL A GRANADOS CHAVEZ
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 28% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 289
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA951722993 · eff 09/25/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate28% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance113 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance108 pts
Driver Fitness68 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
TN5
IL3
NC3
MO2
IN2
KY1
OH1
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.55 | 1.69 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.39 | 2.38 | ≈92–99% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.91 | 2.09 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.63 | 3.52 | ≈44–48% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 69% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 25% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 88% (3 OOS) · English language 12%
• 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: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in York County, ME · medium impact
• Review the inspections from York County, ME to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (3 OOS) · Brakes 23% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 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, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 50%
395.8E ×2, 393.95A
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ 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 1.163).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 17%
395.24C2II
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.793).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
3 trailer3 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
MIGUEL A GRANADOS CHAVEZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2021-08-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
09/25/2022 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA951722993
09/25/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA951722993
08/29/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2022)
09/09/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/18/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/3704012.