BRETT CHAPPELL TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Moderate 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 202634 inspections · 25 violations (5 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
14
2× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
12
3× · sev 4
- 3393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 4396.3A1-BNMHVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.118D-CDLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLEWG2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- TN12
- KY11
- IL3
- IN2
- VA2
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 35.7% 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 KY
Medium impact5 of 9 violations in the last 12 months (56%) came from inspections in KY. 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 KY 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 21% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 48%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 32%
- 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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 50% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× · 17%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 17%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 17%
- 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.1× · 12%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 14%
- 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”
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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 NHTSA50 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 20 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
8
Tow-away
8
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi7 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi24 drivers
- Company officer
- BRETT CHAPPELL
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1990-08-29
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-08-11
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 34 trucks · 26 owned tractors · 50 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 or officers with 8 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
85 events- 08/11/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
- 04/23/2021Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZJ6293
- 04/23/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0060592
- 03/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2021)
- 03/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2021)
- 04/23/2018Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN214603
- 09/25/2017Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN214603
- 04/23/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1396784
- 03/27/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2017)
- 03/27/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2017)
- 04/23/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1396752
- 03/28/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2016)
- 03/28/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2016)
- 04/23/2015Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1001733
- 03/31/2015MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/31/2015MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/14/2015Insurance cancelled — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy DXA80304357
- 04/21/2014Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN121612
- 03/14/2014Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN121612
- 10/28/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN121612
- 10/01/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2013)
- 10/01/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2013)
- 08/06/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639003
- 04/25/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF639003
- 09/23/2009Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639003
- 08/27/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2009)
- 08/27/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2009)
- 06/25/2009Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF597045
- 05/29/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2009)
- 05/29/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2009)
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2016-01-13
- Last review
- 2011-05-18
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-08-11
- Reported mileage
- 2,854,627 mi (2025)
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