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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 748927· MC339358· CARRIER· EIN 30-0370038
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MICHAEL DUFF INC

600 LEWIS WEST, WATERLOO, QC, J0E 2N0(450) 539-3983s.lefrancois@transportmichaelduff.comSOPHIE LEFRANCOIS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
14.1%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0.8%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
94
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
3 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC339358

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 04/30/2025
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy QLH218015207
Authority history (2) ▾
04/25/2025CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2025)
06/10/1998MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (21) ▾
  1. ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/28/2025 → 05/22/2025
  2. ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/28/2025 → 04/30/2025
  3. ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2021 → 03/28/2025
  4. ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2019 → 04/30/2021
  5. NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2015 → 05/02/2019
  6. NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2015 → 04/30/2019
  7. NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2013 → 04/30/2015
  8. NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2012 → 04/30/2013
  9. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/30/2007 → 04/30/2012
  10. NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2012 → 04/30/2012
  11. RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2004 → 03/30/2007
  12. RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/30/2001 → 04/30/2004
  13. TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/08/2001 → 06/03/2001
  14. TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/08/2001 → 06/03/2001
  15. TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/08/2001 → 04/30/2001

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle92 inspections · 14.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver131 inspections · 0.8% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

131 inspections · 46 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

131
Inspections
46
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

16
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • NY26
  • GA1
  • NC1
  • PA1
  • MA1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Medium impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 59% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.

What’s contributing36 violations (24 mo)
False log / RODS3 viol49%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 49%
Log / ELD device32 viol45%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner22× · 30%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.7× · 13%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× · 3%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol6%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 6%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Clinton County, NY

Medium impact

64 of 87 violations in the last 12 months (74%) came from inspections in Clinton County, NY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY 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 impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 3% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless4 viol58%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 48%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 10%
Speeding2 viol36%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 28%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
Other1 viol6%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 6%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 59% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing95 violations · 12 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes53 viol53%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199815× · 13%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 9%
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.7× · 8%
Lighting / lamps8 OOS32 viol40%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× · 9%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 6%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× · 5%
Tires1 OOS3 viol3%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 2%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 1%
Other1 OOS4 viol2%
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× · 1%
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× · 1%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× · 0%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 40 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

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.

▬ Holding steady
17
Inspections
24
Violations
1
Out-of-service
8
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 58%Other 25%Hours-of-Service Compliance 8%Unsafe Driving 8%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
14 violations · 58% of recent
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2Other
6 violations · 1 OOS · 25% of recent
  • 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
  • 395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
  • 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
2 violations · 8% of recent
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.45B2-B-AIR×4393.47E×3392.2-SLLLR×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

188
Inspections
252
Violations
26
Out-of-service
1001
CSA points
28
Crashes
14
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

75 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

50 trailer 25 truck
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 7×
1XKYDP9X8PJ955606· LE19317 QC
2022 KENWORTH T680seen 5×
1XKYDP9X8NJ989574· L925485 QC
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 5×
3HSDZAPR2LN112383· LE26189 QC
2019 INTERNATIONAL LS532seen 3×
3HSLGAPR0KN562145· L930602 QC
2018 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYDP9X9JJ991683· L898490 QC
2022 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KJJBWDR9NLNL0406· L884260 QC
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR1RSUU3223· LE44571 QC
2022 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYDP9X4NJ989572· L946192 QC
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJHHDR8KLKL8533· L913376 QC
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X6PD881021· LE56556 QC
2019 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X9KD602975· L952606 QC
2024 WESTERN STAR 57X Chassisseen 2×
5KJJBZDR1RLUW3100· L985402 QC
2015 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X2FJ976076· L763272 QC
2020 DI-MOND TRAILERS, INC. Di-Mond Trailers, Inc.seen 2×
2DM421A45LS174607· RK2125Y QC
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532CXGT188011· M2912X ON
2019 MACK Anthemseen 2×
1M1AN4GY6KM001870· LE44829 QC
2017 MANAC Manac Trailerseen 2×
2M5921617H1163038· RG3043R QC
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C1GT189077· M7547W ON
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C6GT189074· M7550W ON
2022 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 2×
5KJJBWFG6NLNM1150· L930610 QC
2023 MANAC Manac Trailerseen 2×
2M5921617P1217128· RN8889F QC
2014 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D8EL832286· L4W1J3 ON
2018 MANAC Manac Trailerseen 2×
2M592161XJ1171463· P5555H ON
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJJHDR2TSWJ2614· 46969648 OT
2019 MANAC Manac Trailerseen 2×
2M5921618K1178185· R1233J OT
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 2×
5KJJBWDR0RLVA4763· L728243 QC
2019 MANAC Manac Trailer
2M5921615K1178161· R1208J ON
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532CXKR289247· RR5731V QC
2016 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532C4GT188019· M2924X ON
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2532P3938929· RP1909L QC

+ 45 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

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
94
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
40
40 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
13.1M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
Company officer
SOPHIE LEFRANCOIS
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
1998-05-18
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-02
Census status
Active

Fleet: 94 trucks · 80 owned tractors · 240 owned trailers · 14 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 graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 10 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

10
Connected carriers
9
Fleet-transfer links
10
Most shared VINs
3
Strong links
Strong· 3
1
TRANSPORT GHISLAIN SIROIS INC
USDOT 2868334Active· WATERLOO, QC
Strong
Shared VIN · 10
2M5921618L11857052DM421A44LS1746013H3V532C6GT1880062M5921611L11857102M5921613L11762472M5921617J1171436
2
9125-0829 QUEBEC INC
USDOT 1863604Active· ST-BERNARD DE LACOLLE, QC
Strong
Shared VIN · 5
2DM421A41LS1746053H3V532C6GT1880063H3V532K2NJ1612412M5921612K11818572M5921614K1178166
3
9229-1830 QUEBEC INC
USDOT 2254049Active· GRANBY, QC
Strong
Shared VIN · 4
2M5921614K11781663H3V532CXGT1880082M5921617K11781592DM421A44LS164814
Medium· 1
TRANS-WEST LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 212131Active· LACHINE, QC
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XPBD49X7PD8161581XPBD49X3PD816156

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

22 events
  1. 04/02/2026MCS-150 update filed

    13.1M mi reported (2023)

  2. 05/22/2025Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683

  3. 04/30/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QLH218015207

  4. 04/30/2025Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683

  5. 04/25/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2025)

  6. 03/28/2025Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683

  7. 04/30/2021Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683

  8. 05/02/2019Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683

  9. 04/30/2019Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683

  10. 04/30/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2005265

  11. 04/30/2013Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2005265

  12. 04/30/2012Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039

  13. 04/30/2012Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039

  14. 03/30/2007Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313

  15. 04/30/2004Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPO203313

  16. 06/03/2001Insurance cancelled — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy N080201712164159Q

  17. 04/30/2001Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy N080201712164159Q

  18. 01/08/2001Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy N0802 01 71 2164/159-Q

  19. 04/30/2000Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    BIPD · policy K083331121

  20. 06/08/1999Insurance cancelled — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy N0802 01 71 1582/121-Q

  21. 06/10/1998MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  22. 05/18/1998Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2006-04-13
Last review
2021-12-15
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-02
Reported mileage
13,135,000 mi (2023)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 2:17 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.