KAUFF'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Legal: KAUFF'S PALM BEACH 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 202651 inspections · 20 violations (6 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
14
2× · sev 7
- 2393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
10
2× · sev 5
- 5392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.17B1-LDSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.8-DVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- FL27
- SC1
- MI1
- IL1
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 Palm Beach County, FL
Medium impact10 of 18 violations in the last 12 months (56%) came from inspections in Palm Beach County, FL. 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 Palm Beach County, FL 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 22% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 70%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 9%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% 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 80% 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 21% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 26%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 21%
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× · 4%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× · 29%
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× · 2%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× · 3%
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× · 3%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× · 1%
- 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.
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 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
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi31 drivers
- Company officer
- JAY POLVAN
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 65662330
- Registered since
- 1990-05-29
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 31 trucks · 10 owned tractors · 10 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 VINs, phone numbers, officers or emails with 10 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
63 events- 04/17/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2023)
- 11/06/2023Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GFA 4430001-03
- 10/10/2023Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GFA 4430001-00
- 10/03/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2023)
- 10/03/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2023)
- 09/07/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2023)
- 09/07/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2023)
- 09/06/2023Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GFA 4430001-03
- 09/06/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GFA 4430001-03
- 05/06/2020Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-Z91-468900-01
- 04/09/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2020)
- 04/09/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2020)
- 05/06/2019Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-Z91-468900-01
- 05/06/2018Insurance replaced — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAS(17)57175546
- 05/06/2016Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy XNDA-00637-02
- 12/31/2015Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy XNDA-00637-00
- 12/04/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2016)
- 12/04/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2016)
- 12/31/2013Insurance cancelled — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIP-CL-0011931-0
- 12/04/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2014)
- 12/04/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2014)
- 12/31/2012Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy TWP DY00796 11
- 12/04/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2012)
- 12/04/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2012)
- 12/31/2011Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TIP-001590-C
- 12/05/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2011)
- 12/05/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2011)
- 12/31/2010Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TIP-001590-B
- 12/06/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2010)
- 12/06/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2010)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-17
- Reported mileage
- 1,256,000 mi (2023)
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