MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL
Legal: THE YORK GROUP 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 2026250 inspections · 7 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1383.91A-LCDLDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class
8
1× · sev 8
- 2393.9A-LRLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 3396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 4396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
2
1× · sev 2
- 5393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
- 6392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 7390.21TC-MC
Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- CA8
- NY4
- MD3
- NJ3
- MS2
- KY2
- VT1
- NE1
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 CA
Medium impact11 of 28 violations in the last 12 months (39%) came from inspections in CA. 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 CA 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 14% 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, other6× · 47%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 27%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× · 75%
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× · 22%
- 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
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 3% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 12%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 11%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 8%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× · 24%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 7%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 5%
- 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located2× · 4%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× · 3%
- 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.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 390.21TC-MCRequired CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class · OOS
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
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 NHTSA46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 16 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
5
Tow-away
4
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-BURIAL PRODUCTS - CASKETS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi11 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi58 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi42 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi230 drivers
- Company officer
- STEVEN F NICOLA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1992-08-25
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-21
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 236 trucks.
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 or addresses with 7 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
15 events- 05/21/2026MCS-150 update filed
4.8M mi reported (2024)
- 06/13/2016Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TJ-CAP-466K7937-TIL-12
- 05/25/2016Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 466K7937
- 05/25/2016Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TJ-CAP-466K7937-TIL-12
- 05/11/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2016)
- 11/07/2012Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-631-509857-04
- 10/11/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2012)
- 10/01/2012Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-631-509857-04
- 06/12/2011Insurance cancelled — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-05489-04
- 05/16/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2011)
- 10/01/2010Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-05489-04
- 07/12/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/14/2006Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 133 590597 3
- 08/25/1992Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-BURIAL PRODUCTS - CASKETS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 02/24/1992MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/20/2006)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-BURIAL PRODUCTS - CASKETS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2010-03-29
- Last review
- 2010-03-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-21
- Reported mileage
- 4,769,253 mi (2024)
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