CARUSO LOGISTICS
Legal: CARUSO TRUCKING LTD
Risk factors
Low 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 202690 inspections · 15 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
25
5× · sev 5
- 2393.75A3-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
- 3393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2YUnsafe Driving
Failure to yield right of way
5
1× · sev 5
- 5392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 7393.95A4-EENAVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.5A2-OPER1 OOS
Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TN8
- WV5
- GA4
- NC3
- IL2
- OH2
- KY2
- 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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Crittenden County, AR
Medium impact6 of 26 violations in the last 12 months (23%) came from inspections in Crittenden County, AR. 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 Crittenden County, AR to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 18% is under the 65% 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, other8× · 78%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 8%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 13% 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 34% is under the 80% 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 ATIS3× · 45%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 14%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 5%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× · 6%
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× · 3%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× · 1%
- 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-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
- Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
- 392.5A2-OPERIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o · OOS
- Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
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 NHTSA59 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 29 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
11
Tow-away
11
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi62 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi120 drivers
- Company officer
- JAMES S. CARUSO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1998-04-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-07-14
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 94 trucks · 21 owned trailers · 21 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, addresses or phone numbers with 27 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
36 events- 07/14/2025MCS-150 update filed
7.6M mi reported (2024)
- 10/01/2019Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-661-067242-01
- 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO 0158260
- 10/31/2016Insurance name changed — MIDWESTERN INDEMNITY CO.
CARGO · policy CBP 9892779
- 10/01/2016Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-840-6A701413-IND-13
- 09/06/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
- 09/06/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-840-219D1999-PHX-12
- 10/01/2012Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-MR-6A701413-PHX-11
- 05/09/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 11/02/2011Insurance cancelled — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8385326
- 10/01/2011Insurance replaced — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8385326
- 03/12/2008Insurance cancelled — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 8385408
- 02/05/2008Insurance replaced — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 8385408
- 01/15/2008Insurance replaced — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084061869
- 11/07/2007Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051684962
- 12/01/2005Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051672679
- 11/17/2005MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 08/19/2005Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051662217
- 10/01/2004Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CK03402560
- 03/19/2004Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy 2051662217
- 01/28/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2004)
- 01/17/2004Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00001076
- 10/01/2003Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00000723
- 10/01/2003Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy 2051662217
- 10/01/2002Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00000414
- 10/10/2001Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00000072
- 10/01/2001Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00000072
- 11/25/2000Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CK03402560
- 03/09/2000MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (08/29/2005)
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
- 2017-04-06
- Last review
- 2023-03-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-07-14
- Reported mileage
- 7,611,072 mi (2024)
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