A&B CONTRACTING LLC
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 202625 inspections · 36 violations (5 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3392.16ADUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.11TLVehicle Maintenance
Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.11Vehicle Maintenance
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
3
1× · sev 3
- 7395.8E1-PC
False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception
2
2×
- 8393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9395.22G-ELDMFVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10395.24C2IIIHours-of-Service Compliance
Driver failed to manually add shipping document number
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- IN8
- IL5
- KY3
- OH3
- IA2
- CO2
- MI1
- AZ1
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 33.3% 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 Franklin County, MO
Medium impact5 of 20 violations in the last 12 months (25%) came from inspections in Franklin County, MO. 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 Franklin County, MO 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 50% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 36%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 33%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
- 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 48% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 40%
- 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.1× · 20%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 58% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× · 18%
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 18%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 12%
- 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
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-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 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 NHTSA51 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 21 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
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi12 drivers
- Company officer
- NATHAN SPINDLER
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1998-05-28
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 13 trucks · 20 owned trailers.
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, phone numbers or emails with 5 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
31 events- 03/18/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
- 12/08/2025Insurance name changed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-7591241
- 11/04/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/05/2025)
- 11/04/2025Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 133-7591241
- 11/04/2025Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-7591241
- 01/22/2025Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZC0440
- 12/26/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2025)
- 01/22/2019Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z62589
- 01/22/2017Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA130007616
- 12/27/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/20/2017)
- 01/22/2016Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA130007615
- 12/28/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2016)
- 01/22/2015Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07299202
- 12/30/2014Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07299202
- 01/22/2014Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07299101
- 01/22/2014Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07299202
- 12/26/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/2014)
- 01/22/2013Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1385739
- 12/26/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2013)
- 01/22/2012Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0130285
- 12/27/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/17/2012)
- 01/22/2011Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0125120
- 12/27/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2011)
- 01/22/2010Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0121023
- 12/28/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2010)
- 02/24/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00387500
- 01/28/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2009)
- 01/22/2008Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00387500
- 01/22/2007Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 369844
- 01/08/2007MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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
- 2020-10-28
- Last review
- 2010-05-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-18
- Reported mileage
- 878,989 mi (2025)
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