BAKER TRANSPORTATION LLC
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 202687 inspections · 17 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 2393.207B-AALPME-OOSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
7
1× · sev 7
- 3392.2-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
5
1× · sev 5
- 4392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 5392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
2
2×
- 6393.201A-FRCLSVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
2
1× · sev 2
- 7392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 8392.9A2-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
1
1× · sev 1
- 9392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- SC20
- NC8
- WV1
- TN1
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 33.3% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Lexington County, SC
Medium impact6 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in Lexington County, SC. 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 Lexington County, SC 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 12% 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, other1× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× · 16%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 33%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 6% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 60%
- 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× · 40%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 40% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 22%
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 25%
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× · 10%
- 393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps1× · 7%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 3%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 15%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged · OOS
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLS1×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 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 NHTSA80 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 50 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi53 drivers
- Company officer
- RANDYM BRAG
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2023-08-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-11-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 54 trucks · 54 owned tractors · 229 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 with 1300 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
28 events- 11/26/2025MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2024)
- 10/06/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 09/29/2023Insurance transferred — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1936785
- 08/23/2023Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 01/03/2022Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47-766691-03
- 12/01/2021Insurance filed — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WMC1936785
- 12/01/2021Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47-766691-03
- 12/01/2021Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1936785
- 12/01/2021Insurance replaced — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1936785
- 12/01/2019Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47-871258-00
- 11/01/2017Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP00607A
- 11/01/2012Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA4242273 (BM)
- 10/05/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2012)
- 12/02/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF647949
- 11/01/2011Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF647949
- 11/23/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2010)
- 11/01/2009Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751517-3608-081
- 11/01/2008Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 349121
- 10/06/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2008)
- 11/01/2007Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 346071
- 10/05/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2007)
- 11/01/2006Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 81 11
- 11/01/2005Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7242627692-977
- 10/05/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2005)
- 04/02/1998Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7242627692926
- 11/01/1997Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7242627692926
- 03/22/1991CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/1991)
- 10/27/1988MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFER CONSUMMATED (10/03/2023)
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
- 2025-11-26
- Reported mileage
- 3,564,227 mi (2024)
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