VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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P & B TRUCKING INC
USDOT 692991 · MC321118 · EIN 35-1947831 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2203 PATTERSON ST, DECATUR, IN, 46733
(260) 728-4314 · ROBERT KNOUS
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
21 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 276
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CAT 0010738-00 · eff 07/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance202 pts
Unsafe Driving74 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
OH13
IN6
MD2
KY2
TN2
IL1
NY1
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.71 | 3.67 | ≈41–48% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.31 | 4.23 | ≈46–50% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-07-27. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in OH · medium impact
• 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 impact
Speeding 81% · Seat belt 19%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Tires 50% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% · Brakes 12%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 3 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 393.201A-FRMC
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.233).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | GREENVILLE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/19/2026 | SUGAR CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT KNOUS
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1997-06-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & M TRUCK REPAIR INC | 621602 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: H & M TRUCK REPAIR INC (USDOT 621602, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2023 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0010738-00
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229012
08/03/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17789A
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17789A
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751783-3611-111
07/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-F95949
06/06/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2011)
07/31/2010 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM-F95949
09/02/2003 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/16/2003)
08/06/2003 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM-F84310
07/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-868119-00
12/31/2001 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2002)
12/02/2001 — Insurance name changed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4286811900
10/05/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/01/2001 — Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GA0609934
04/22/2001 — Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy GAO609934
07/07/2000 — Insurance cancelled — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MG614235
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/692991.