ABSOLUTE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 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 202638 inspections · 115 violations (13 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
24
3× · sev 8
- 2393.207A-SUBLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
7
1× · sev 7
- 3396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
6
2× · sev 3
- 4393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
4
2× · sev 2
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLUCR
State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee
2
2×
- 9392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
2
2×
- 10393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- NJ20
- PA6
- NY4
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.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 100% 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.
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.2× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle5× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 4%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× · 6%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak6× · 5%
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× · 1%
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× · 1%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 27.6% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Warren County, NJ
Medium impact22 of 34 violations in the last 12 months (65%) came from inspections in Warren County, NJ. 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 Warren County, NJ to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 11% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 22%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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
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.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any 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-SLLState/Local Laws -
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 16 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
10
Tow-away
9
Injury
12
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi23 drivers
- Company officer
- EMILIO ALVAREZ, JR.
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1997-06-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-06-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 19 trucks · 11 owned tractors · 8 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 with 1 other carrier — 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
93 events- 02/25/2026Insurance filed — Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CS SPS 3560225-00
- 02/25/2026Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 01/29/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2026)
- 01/22/2026Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 12/22/2025Insurance replaced — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 09/10/2025Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 08/27/2025Insurance replaced — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 08/14/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/28/2025)
- 06/24/2025MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2024)
- 04/29/2025Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 03/28/2025Insurance replaced — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC25022247
- 02/25/2025Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 02/12/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2025)
- 02/12/2025Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 10/17/2024Insurance replaced — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 10/17/2024Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 09/20/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2024)
- 09/20/2024Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 08/26/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/27/2024)
- 05/29/2024Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 04/25/2024Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC24021954
- 03/29/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2024)
- 02/25/2024Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC23021794
- 02/13/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2024)
- 02/13/2024Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC23021794
- 10/16/2023Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC23021794
- 09/19/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2023)
- 08/28/2023Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC23021794
- 08/04/2023Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC23021794
- 02/25/2023Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC22021918
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
- 2007-05-14
- Last review
- 2025-02-24
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-06-24
- Reported mileage
- 2,565,778 mi (2024)
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