TRANSPORT CONTINENTAL 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 2026517 inspections · 5 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3395.20BELDNVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
5
1× · sev 5
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- TX22
- MO2
- AR2
- NM2
- LA1
- KS1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Brooks County, TX
Medium impact12 of 53 violations in the last 12 months (23%) came from inspections in Brooks 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 Brooks County, TX 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 4% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 23%
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 6%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 6%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 6%
- 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 17% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 34%
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× · 7%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 7%
- 395.8E1-PCFalse Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception1× · 16%
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× · 11%
- 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× · 9%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 16%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 42% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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× · 100%
- Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 7% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 6%
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:5× · 6%
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× · 15%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× · 8%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 4%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× · 7%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× · 4%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 1%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 4%
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.2× · 3%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 2%
- 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
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.
- 396.17C-PI×3Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
- Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
- 393.55C1Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 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
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 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 NHTSA86 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 56 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
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
3
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi78 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi5 drivers
- Company officer
- WILLIAM L COWART
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1989-12-07
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 91 trucks · 81 owned tractors · 329 owned trailers · 10 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, addresses or officers with 57 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
88 events- 04/15/2026Insurance filed — United Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NKM-ARMSII-16-26-NC
- 04/15/2026Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKM-ARMSII-16-25-NC
- 01/20/2026MCS-150 update filed
9.7M mi reported (2025)
- 04/15/2025Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKM-AP16-24-NC
- 04/15/2024Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6506163
- 04/15/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA4221-01
- 03/19/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2021)
- 03/19/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2021)
- 04/15/2020Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072627191
- 03/19/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2020)
- 03/19/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2020)
- 04/15/2019Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072627181
- 03/19/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2019)
- 03/19/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2019)
- 12/06/2018Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-8179A359
- 04/15/2018Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072627171
- 03/19/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/2018)
- 03/19/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/2018)
- 04/15/2017Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072627
- 03/20/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/11/2017)
- 03/20/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/11/2017)
- 04/15/2016Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881401 03
- 03/21/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2016)
- 03/21/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2016)
- 04/15/2015Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881401 02
- 03/19/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2015)
- 03/19/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2015)
- 04/15/2014Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881401 01
- 04/15/2014Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881401 02
- 03/19/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2014)
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
- 2009-12-17
- Last review
- 2014-09-23
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-20
- Reported mileage
- 9,684,713 mi (2025)
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