TRIPLE CROWN SERVICES 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
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 202691 inspections · 41 violations (11 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A1-TEPBMVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
8
1× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-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
- 3393.207B-AALPMEVehicle Maintenance
Any of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5392.2-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
- 6393.28-WS-6Vehicle Maintenance
Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires
3
1× · sev 3
- 7393.11A1-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 10393.126B-CIMVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- MI18
- MO8
- OH3
- SC1
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.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 97% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× · 9%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× · 7%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× · 16%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 3%
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× · 1%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 3%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× · 3%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× · 1%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× · 5%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 2%
- 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× · 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 43.8% 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 Monroe County, MI
Medium impact34 of 71 violations in the last 12 months (48%) came from inspections in Monroe County, MI. 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 Monroe County, MI 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 6% is under the 60% 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× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 5%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 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 60% 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 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
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
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 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
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 NHTSA94 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 64 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
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi138 drivers
- Company officer
- JOHN KOZINSKI
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 89047383
- Registered since
- 1993-12-10
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 130 trucks · 11 owned tractors · 1,120 owned trailers · 119 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 with 28 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
32 events- 05/20/2026MCS-150 update filed
4.8M mi reported (2025)
- 04/26/2024Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13745
- 04/16/2024Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MTC 5843643
- 04/16/2024Insurance name changed — HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST
SURETY · policy 14BSBGO7310
- 04/16/2024Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13335
- 04/01/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2024)
- 04/01/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2024)
- 03/14/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2024)
- 03/14/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2024)
- 03/11/2024Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTT 313055
- 03/11/2024Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWTT 313055
- 03/11/2024Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13745
- 06/18/2016Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13335
- 05/23/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2016)
- 05/23/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2016)
- 04/01/2016Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13335
- 04/01/2016Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9383030
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 400JK9002
- 04/30/2009Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9383030
- 04/18/2009Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy TG660280K768AIND00
- 04/18/2009Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2JLHT260T4676TIL00
- 04/01/2009Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy TG660280K768AIND00
- 04/01/2009Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2JLHT260T4676TIL00
- 03/23/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2009)
- 03/23/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2009)
- 05/17/2000MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/01/2000Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 27FJ 1129962SUA
- 08/06/1994MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
- 03/28/1994MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/10/1993Registered 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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2002-07-12
- Last review
- 2012-04-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-20
- Reported mileage
- 4,831,979 mi (2025)
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