DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 6 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 5 times across 2 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026805 inspections · 21 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 3393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.53B-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
- 5393.75G-TAOWVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
3
1× · sev 3
- 6396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.9A-LTSIR
Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
1
1×
- 8392.2MINot in SMS
Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation
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 8 states
- MO10
- IL9
- IN4
- MN2
- WI2
- IA1
- US1
- MI1
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.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 12% is under the 60% 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 limit35× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other22× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 3%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change3× · 3%
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 2%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× · 1%
- 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× · 31%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 10%
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× · 2%
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours3× · 12%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.16× · 12%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.7× · 6%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 3%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 3%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 33% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency3× · 42%
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× · 28%
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× · 22%
- 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 impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 59% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS31× · 21%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area4× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured24× · 7%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection18× · 4%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199812× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on9× · 5%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× · 3%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative9× · 3%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection10× · 3%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- 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-TAOL×6Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×6Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×3Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde · OOS
- 178.703HM (Packaging) - marking of IBC packaging requirements.
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ · OOS
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
- 396.5BOil and/or grease leak
- 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 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 NHTSA102 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 72 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
46
Tow-away
46
Injury
22
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi261 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi675 drivers
- Company officer
- ROBERT HOWARD
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1993-11-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-27
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 757 trucks · 628 leased/term tractors.
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 30 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
34 events- 07/27/2026MCS-150 update filed
66.1M mi reported (2025)
- 03/01/2026Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 14206404
- 02/13/2026PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 02/02/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2026)
- 02/02/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2026)
- 01/18/2026Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD · policy 014206404
- 01/08/2026Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13237
- 12/12/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2025)
- 12/12/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2025)
- 12/01/2025Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 14206404
- 12/01/2025Insurance ended — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
policy 14206404
- 12/01/2025Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13237
- 12/01/2025Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD · policy 014206404
- 03/25/2015PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/20/2026)
- 08/04/2014Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13237
- 08/04/2014Insurance name changed — ALLIED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy ACP 71 217013
- 07/01/2014Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13237
- 06/30/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2014)
- 06/30/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2014)
- 06/01/2014Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9309424
- 06/01/2013Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9309424-02
- 05/07/2011Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9309424-02
- 03/01/2005Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK930942402
- 03/01/2004Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9309424-00
- 03/01/2003Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CK00213567
- 03/01/2002Insurance replaced — ALLIED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP71287203
- 02/06/1996Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS NL0850
- 01/12/1994MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/12/1994MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 11/02/1993Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- 2013-08-19
- Last review
- 2013-08-09
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-27
- Reported mileage
- 66,068,570 mi (2025)
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