P & B TRUCKING 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202628 inspections · 28 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
12
3× · sev 4
- 4393.11A1-LCHLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
6
1× · sev 6
- 5396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
4
2× · sev 2
- 6393.53B-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
- 7396.3A1-OALVehicle Maintenance
Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
4
1× · sev 4
- 8396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 9393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 10396.3A1-BOS1 OOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- OH14
- IN7
- MD2
- KY2
- TN2
- IL1
- NY1
- WV1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in OH
Medium impact8 of 13 violations in the last 12 months (62%) came from inspections in OH. 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 OH to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 41% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 54%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 27%
- 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 46% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 30%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 20%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 3%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 6%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× · 4%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 2%
- 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-TAOLTIS×2Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
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 NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi17 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi3 drivers
- Company officer
- ROBERT KNOUS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 128696106
- Registered since
- 1997-06-07
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 21 trucks · 21 owned tractors · 47 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 or addresses with 3 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- 02/20/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
- 07/01/2023Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0010738-00
- 07/01/2023Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229012
- 08/03/2021Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17789A
- 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17789A
- 07/01/2015Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751783-3611-111
- 07/01/2011Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-F95949
- 06/06/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2011)
- 07/31/2010Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM-F95949
- 09/02/2003CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/16/2003)
- 08/06/2003Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM-F84310
- 07/01/2002Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-868119-00
- 12/31/2001CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2002)
- 12/02/2001Insurance name changed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4286811900
- 10/05/2001MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/01/2001Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GA0609934
- 04/22/2001Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy GAO609934
- 07/07/2000Insurance cancelled — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MG614235
- 07/01/2000Insurance replaced — GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAO609934
- 08/11/1998Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP76918A
- 07/01/1998Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP76918A
- 07/14/1997MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/18/2001)
- 07/01/1997Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP76918A
- 06/07/1997Registered 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
- 1999-11-22
- Last review
- 2017-04-12
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-20
- Reported mileage
- 1,618,000 mi (2025)
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