THE KIESEL COMPANY
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 202635 inspections · 20 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-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
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.207A-SAPPCBLMVehicle Maintenance
Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.3A1-HCMVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.203D-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened
2
1× · sev 2
- 8177.801-HMHCNPHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
2
1× · sev 2
- 9391.11B41 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or
1
1×
- 10396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- MO28
- IL2
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 St. Charles County, MO
Medium impact5 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (42%) came from inspections in St. Charles 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 St. Charles County, MO 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 16% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 43%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 30%
- 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 60% 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 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 17% 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 ATIS2× · 41%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 19%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 8%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 8%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 4%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× · 7%
- 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.
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 NHTSA27 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi2 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi10 drivers
- Company officer
- LORRAINE KIESEL
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 41301086
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 18 trucks · 9 owned tractors · 7 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 addresses, phone numbers or officers with 2 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- 02/17/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
- 07/16/2024Insurance name changed — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC0005904
- 07/16/2024Insurance name changed — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC0005124
- 06/13/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2024)
- 06/13/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2024)
- 12/23/2023Insurance filed — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy UEC0005904
- 12/23/2023Insurance filed — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AEC0005124
- 12/23/2023Insurance replaced — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC0005904
- 12/23/2023Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC0005124
- 12/01/2023Insurance filed — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IEC0017470
- 12/01/2023Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IEC001747002
- 01/03/2023Insurance name changed — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IEC0017470
- 01/03/2023Insurance name changed — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC0005904
- 11/28/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2022)
- 11/21/2022Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC000512410
- 11/21/2022Insurance replaced — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC000590409
- 11/21/2022Insurance replaced — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC0005904
- 11/28/2014Insurance cancelled — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC000590409
- 12/01/2013Insurance replaced — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UEC000590409
- 01/08/2010Insurance replaced — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC000512409
- 04/19/2009Insurance cancelled — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC000512404
- 12/01/2008Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC000512404
- 06/17/2006Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 133-649932-5
- 01/07/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 09/24/2004Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy LBA2724781
- 12/01/2003Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC000512403
- 12/01/2002Insurance cancelled — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC000512402
- 12/01/2001Insurance cancelled — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC0005124
- 08/21/2000Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA2517165
- 12/01/1999Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1336499325
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2010-01-04
- Last review
- 2025-08-06
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-17
- Reported mileage
- 297,312 mi (2024)
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