NUSSBAUM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 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 5 times across 2 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 2026835 inspections · 6 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.70B2-CDKPEVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Coupling - Kingpin not properly engaged
3
1× · sev 3
- 2392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 3392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 4392.9A3
Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed
1
1×
- 5392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- IL11
- TN3
- NE2
- OH2
- IN2
- WY2
- IA2
- MS1
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.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 3% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other12× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation18× · 23%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change2× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× · 16%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 3%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× · 1%
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 13% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim2× · 36%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 10%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 3%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 3%
- 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 a2× · 3%
- 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× · 2%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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 3% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 20%
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 3%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 8%
- 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× · 4%
- 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× · 2%
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× · 3%
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× · 3%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× · 2%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 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.
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLTL×2State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 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 NHTSA114 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 84 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
47
Tow-away
47
Injury
12
Fatal
3
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi563 drivers
- Company officer
- JEREMY STICKLING
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 25688219
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-08-04
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 621 trucks · 621 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 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
42 events- 08/04/2026MCS-150 update filed
57.3M mi reported (2025)
- 05/04/2016Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
CARGO · policy CIM0742396
- 11/01/2015Insurance filed — West Bend Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0110612036
- 11/01/2015Insurance ended — West Bend Insurance Company
policy 0110612036
- 11/01/2015Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA 0742392
- 09/25/2015Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI2126411
- 12/14/2013Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA 0742392
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI2126411
- 02/15/2013Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 0320840
- 02/12/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2013)
- 02/12/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2013)
- 02/09/2013Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 0320840
- 12/14/2012Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AWN 9797313
- 12/14/2012Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0742392
- 02/25/2010PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/05/2015)
- 02/08/2010Insurance name changed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B-8471390
- 02/08/2010Insurance name changed — REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0742392
- 01/04/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2009)
- 01/04/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2009)
- 11/01/2009Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00687
- 11/01/2009Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS AJ7288
- 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00583
- 03/01/2008Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00476
- 03/01/2007Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00343
- 04/01/2006Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-140D4397-TIL-05
- 03/01/2006Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00011
- 03/01/2006Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-140D4397-TIL-05
- 03/01/2005Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI 97904036
- 05/23/2003PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/08/2010)
- 03/01/2003Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8-23MXA80220109
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
- 2005-04-07
- Last review
- 2010-07-29
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-08-04
- Reported mileage
- 57,293,112 mi (2025)
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