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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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TILMON TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 614133 · MC294539 · EIN 47-2386653 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
18288 STATE HWY Z, BERNIE, MO, 63822
(573) 293-4898 · MICHAEL TILMON
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.8% — above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
48 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 624
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CPMO0560127951 · eff 03/11/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance604 pts
Unsafe Driving65 pts
Other33 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 72 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 60 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MO41
TN15
AR9
MS2
IL2
IN2
OK1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 0.97 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.10 | ≈24–31% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.86 | 8.19 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (4 OOS) · Brakes 28% (2 OOS) · Tires 22% (3 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in New Madrid County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from New Madrid County, MO 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · Speeding 37% · Other 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 100% (1 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 16 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 2 OOS · 63%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 396.3A1-TFCV, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.895).
2. Other4 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.47E
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.87).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2026 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2026 | SIKESTON, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/27/2025 | NEELYVILLE, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer29 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL TILMON
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1995-09-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 69310 | 18 VINs | strong |
| J & M TILMON TRUCKING LLC | 3134534 | officer | strong |
| TILMON BROS BULK LOGISTICS | 4066890 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2024)
03/11/2021 — Insurance filed — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPMO0560127951
03/11/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZF2655
03/11/2020 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0504092
04/12/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31619 00
03/11/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31619 00
03/11/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN164548
02/12/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2018)
02/12/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2018)
03/11/2015 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92998A
12/29/2014 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92998A
12/02/2014 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92998A
11/26/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2014)
11/26/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2014)
03/11/2012 — Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy BAP0728020
03/11/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS014944
02/13/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/08/2012)
02/13/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/08/2012)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/614133.