VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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KINSLEY STEEL INC
USDOT 3784029 · EIN 87-3345949
3900 E MARKET ST, YORK, PA, 17402-2776
(717) 577-9423 · SEAN THORNTON
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 67
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 108
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving58 pts
Vehicle Maintenance37 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 45 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
MD20
FL3
WV1
US1
VA1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.87 | 1.71 | ≈43–50% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.78 | 0.62 | ≈6–10% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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
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 MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MD 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 83% · Phone / texting 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 54% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% · Brakes 16% (1 OOS)
• 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 4 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: 7 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.403).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LCL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle15 trailer9 truck
Company profile
Officer
SEAN THORNTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2021-12-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER IRON WORKS INC | 710475 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SUPREME TRANSPORTATION GROUP LLC | 3048881 | officer | strong |
| THORNTONS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4157396 | officer | strong |
| TYCOON TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3958808 | officer | strong |
| KBA NORTH AMERICA INC | 413815 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SUPREME TRANSPORTATION GROUP LLC (USDOT 3048881, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
10/31/2023 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2022)
12/17/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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