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Legal: DANFREIGHT SYSTEMS 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 1 time historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
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 2026185 inspections · 43 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
12
3× · sev 4
- 2395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
9
9× · sev 1
- 3383.23A2-LCDLNDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
8
1× · sev 8
- 4392.16B-CPASSUnsafe Driving
Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV.
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6392.2LCUnsafe Driving
Improper lane change
5
1× · sev 5
- 7396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.23-LEUVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
2
1× · sev 2
- 9391.11B2-S1 OOS
Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NY9
- WA4
- CA3
- UT2
- NV2
- VT2
- IA1
- IN1
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 qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
High impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 89% is at/over the 80% 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.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× · 61%
- 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× · 1%
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.3× · 39%
- 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Clinton County, NY
Medium impact57 of 155 violations in the last 12 months (37%) came from inspections in Clinton County, NY. 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 Clinton County, NY 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 17% 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, other5× · 20%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 7%
- 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× · 2%
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 14%
- 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV.1× · 10%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 5%
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 5%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 15%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner53× · 67%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× · 7%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr5× · 5%
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× · 6%
- 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× · 4%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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 58% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199816× · 16%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 8%
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates6× · 5%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× · 8%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× · 6%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× · 5%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 2%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 2%
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× · 1%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× · 5%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 2%
- 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.
- 393.55E-B×3Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 395.24×9HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV.
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 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 NHTSA88 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 58 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
9
Tow-away
9
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi340 drivers
- Company officer
- NICOLAS ST-PIERRE
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1995-02-28
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 104 trucks · 104 owned tractors · 250 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 with 9 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
24 events- 03/13/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2026)
- 11/13/2023Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QLH218015150
- 11/13/2023Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2002778
- 11/13/2017Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2002778
- 10/19/2017PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 10/03/2017Insurance filed — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy MM3208141
- 01/05/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2002778
- 11/30/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/07/2012)
- 11/13/2012Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
- 11/13/2012Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2002778
- 12/11/2011Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321-850040
- 11/13/2010Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
- 11/13/2007Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO203313
- 11/13/2007Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321-850040
- 11/13/2001Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 245 94 57 RA
- 11/13/2001Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
- 11/13/2001Insurance replaced — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RST302017
- 11/13/1998Insurance replaced — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy RST302018
- 08/26/1997Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 330667
- 08/26/1997Insurance replaced — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RST302017
- 05/15/1997Insurance cancelled — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy RST252381
- 04/07/1997Insurance replaced — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy RST252381
- 04/26/1995MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 02/28/1995Registered 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
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2021-10-13
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-13
- Reported mileage
- 147,920 mi (2026)
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