NATIONAL CARRIERS INC
Risk factors
High 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.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
- Bond has changed hands 7 times across 4 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
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 20261,067 inspections · 58 violations (6 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-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
- 2393.48A-BIBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
8
2× · sev 4
- 3395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
7
7× · sev 1
- 4393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.203E-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
4
2× · sev 2
- 6393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.11A1-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
1
1×
- 10390.21TB3-OPERBY
Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- KS12
- MO3
- OK2
- IL2
- GA1
- FL1
- AR1
- TX1
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 KS
Medium impact112 of 384 violations in the last 12 months (29%) came from inspections in KS. 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 KS 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 31% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone15× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit27× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other19× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation21× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× · 2%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone6× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× · 4%
- 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20× · 21%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD4× · 19%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner28× · 18%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 10%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× · 10%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a3× · 4%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 3%
- 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× · 1%
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× · 0%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.2× · 56%
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× · 28%
- 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o1× · 16%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 59% is under the 75% 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 ATIS32× · 21%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× · 4%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× · 2%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative9× · 3%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured17× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× · 3%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection22× · 6%
- 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×8Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 396.17C-PI×4Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.9A-LCL×4Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSR×3State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 390.21TB3-OPERBY×2Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLLR×3State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLSWZ×2State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS3×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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 NHTSA115 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 85 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
44
Tow-away
43
Injury
15
Fatal
3
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi580 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi6 drivers
- Company officer
- STEVE HART
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 50864909
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 673 trucks · 287 owned trailers · 671 leased/term tractors.
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 officers with 24 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
225 events- 06/30/2026MCS-150 update filed
59.8M mi reported (2025)
- 09/01/2018Insurance filed — National Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 42UMO30335002
- 09/01/2018Insurance ended — National Fire & Marine Insurance Company
policy 42UMO30335002
- 09/01/2018Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy TRK 9308139
- 09/17/2016Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy CMS0102431
- 10/31/2013Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy CMS102148
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy CMS102148
- 10/01/2011Insurance cancelled — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM8934909
- 09/15/2011Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM8934909
- 09/06/2011BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/16/2011)
- 09/01/2010Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 012944965
- 09/01/2010Insurance ended — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 012944965
- 09/01/2010Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 012944580
- 09/01/2009Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6083149
- 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 5841802
- 09/01/2008Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 4504581
- 09/01/2007Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1283506
- 10/06/2006Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9308139-02
- 01/31/2006Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1282902
- 01/31/2005Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 128-22-57
- 09/01/2004Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 9308139
- 09/01/2004Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy TRK 9308139
- 09/01/2004Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9308139-00
- 01/31/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97902935
- 04/13/2003Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9308139-00
- 02/06/2003Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-641-004 190-06
- 12/31/2002Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-641-004 190-06
- 12/31/2002Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9308139-00
- 12/31/2001Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9897563
- 01/01/2001Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00200399
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2025-01-11
- Last review
- 2024-11-20
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-30
- Reported mileage
- 59,793,688 mi (2025)
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