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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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KLINGSHIRN & SONS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 392874 · MC198468 · EIN 34-1761604 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14884 STATE ROUTE 118, BURKETTSVILLE, OH, 45310
(937) 338-5000 · JOSEPH KLINGSHIRN
85
Low risk
Risk factors
8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
62 / 55
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
69 / 626
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT44495A · eff 08/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance246 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance227 pts
Unsafe Driving165 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 77 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
OH18
IN11
IL5
KY5
SD5
WA4
NC4
IA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.21 | 3.16 | ≈48–55% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.41 | 1.43 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.87 | 3.93 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-28. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 71% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 22% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 7%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from OH 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 impact
Speeding 70% · Seat belt 25% · Following / lane / reckless 5%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Brakes 33% · Lighting / lamps 23% · Load securement 22% (2 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 24 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: 6 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.100B-C, 393.53B-B, 393.11A1-LRR
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.903).
2. Other3 viol · 38%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.60D
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.407).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | MILWAUKEE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2026 | YORK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 12/01/2025 | No city county crash, IA | ✓ | ||
| 11/16/2025 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ | ||
| 04/23/2025 | VAN ALSTYNE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2025 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 02/16/2025 | GREENSBORO, NC | 1 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | FORT RECOVERY, OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer27 truck11 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH KLINGSHIRN
Annual mileage
3.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
55
Registered since
1990-05-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORBEES INC | 1224542 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.7M mi reported (2025)
08/01/2025 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT44495A
08/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7146101663
07/07/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2025)
05/02/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7146101663
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7146101663
08/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 96-372977-00
07/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2024)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
08/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883065 01
07/05/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2019)
12/19/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883065 01
11/23/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2018)
08/10/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP32154A
08/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP32154A
07/16/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2018)
07/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201600010200
06/05/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2017)
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/392874.