THE CMS COMPANIES
Legal: SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE 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 202632 inspections · 55 violations (10 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.75A1-TEPBMVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.43DBMAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.43D-BVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly
4
1× · sev 4
- 5392.2SAFCH-ATTCHVehicle Maintenance
Coupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured
3
1× · sev 3
- 6390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
2
2×
- 7393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8390.21TE-LCMVINFO
Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days.
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSOA
State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
1
1×
- 10393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- CA28
- CO1
- AZ1
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.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 8.3% vs the 6.7% 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 San Diego County, CA
Medium impact9 of 20 violations in the last 12 months (45%) came from inspections in San Diego County, 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 San Diego County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 42%
- 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 63% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× · 22%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× · 5%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× · 3%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 11%
- 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× · 5%
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× · 5%
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× · 4%
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× · 3%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 11%
- 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-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 390.21TB2-DOT×2Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
- 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
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency · 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 NHTSA28 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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
1
Tow-away
0
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi6 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi12 drivers
- Company officer
- RICK SMITH
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 73346090
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 17 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 30 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, officers or emails with 42 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
22 events- 04/01/2026Insurance filed — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MEA 3202000-00
- 04/01/2026Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMA 3011700-00
- 03/26/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
- 09/11/2024Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 108120465
- 04/01/2023Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMA3011700
- 08/06/2015HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/20/2015Insurance name changed — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMA3011700
- 03/17/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2015)
- 03/17/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2015)
- 03/17/2015Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMA3011700
- 12/01/2011Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRT3011702
- 07/29/2011Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRT3011701
- 07/28/2011Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRT3011701
- 07/05/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2011)
- 07/05/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2011)
- 06/01/2011Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRT3011701
- 11/01/2009Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRT3011701
- 11/07/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2005)
- 11/07/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2005)
- 08/06/1992MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 08/06/1992MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/01/1974Registered 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
- 2006-08-10
- Last review
- 2025-06-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-26
- Reported mileage
- 294,000 mi (2025)
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