SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC
Risk factors
Low 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 202622 inspections · 32 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9HVehicle Maintenance
Inoperable head lamps
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.75A1-TAOBETAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.9TSVehicle Maintenance
Inoperative turn signal
6
1× · sev 6
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5172.606B2-HMERHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle.
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.47A
Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
1
1×
- 7396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
1
1×
- 8107.620B-HMAMC
HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No.
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- OH7
- KY5
- IN4
- TN3
- NC3
- TX2
- PA1
- MS1
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 Wayne County, IN
Medium impact5 of 19 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in Wayne County, IN. 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 Wayne County, IN to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 63% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 15%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 8%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× · 8%
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× · 19%
- 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
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.
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. · OOS
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 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.
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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 NHTSA37 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 7 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
4
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi16 drivers
- Company officer
- KRIS CONNER
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 611375270
- Registered since
- 1990-03-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-05
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 63 trucks · 43 owned tractors · 70 owned trailers.
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 phone numbers with 3 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
35 events- 02/05/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
- 06/01/2024Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZV6788
- 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF-005140
- 06/01/2022Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF-005037
- 06/01/2021Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF000146
- 06/06/2018Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF000146
- 05/10/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2018)
- 04/26/2018Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF000146
- 12/01/2017Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4 599 067
- 12/01/2017Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF000146
- 11/06/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2017)
- 11/04/2016Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4 599 067
- 01/01/2009Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4 590 967
- 12/01/2008Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL661509
- 12/01/2008Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4 590 967
- 11/04/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/28/2008)
- 09/22/2008Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL661509
- 12/04/2007Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL661118
- 11/07/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2007)
- 12/01/2006Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LNT100109
- 12/01/2002Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy RPOH 325 321
- 12/01/2001Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy RPOH 325 302
- 12/28/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2001)
- 12/01/2000Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI 9790 09 33
- 12/01/2000Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP79810A
- 11/06/1997Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN031177
- 11/06/1997Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP79810A
- 09/21/1996PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
- 09/17/1996COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/1996)
- 09/17/1996Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7MTC227T571194
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
- 2008-11-24
- Last review
- 2014-05-30
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-05
- Reported mileage
- 1,042,348 mi (2025)
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