PIPER TRUCKING AND LEASING LLC
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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202628 inspections · 84 violations (14 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
21
3× · sev 7
- 2393.207A-SUBLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Suspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
14
2× · sev 7
- 3392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
12
3× · sev 4
- 4393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
6
3× · sev 2
- 5393.75G-TAOWVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
6
2× · sev 3
- 6396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
6
2× · sev 3
- 7393.209D-STPALVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
6
1× · sev 6
- 8393.71K-CDLSMFVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Coupling - Lower saddle-mount has ineffective/missing fasteners
3
1× · sev 3
- 9393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- OH14
- IN11
- MI5
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.
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 100% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× · 17%
- 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container1× · 6%
- 393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.1× · 3%
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.2× · 8%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× · 3%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle4× · 3%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 6%
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× · 6%
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× · 2%
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 53.8% 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 Jackson County, MI
Medium impact11 of 38 violations in the last 12 months (29%) came from inspections in Jackson County, MI. 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 Jackson County, MI 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 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 43%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 22%
- 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× · 5%
- 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
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
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
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.
- 393.100B-C×2Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container · OOS
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 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 NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 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
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
2
Fatal
2
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi31 drivers
- Company officer
- STEVEN W. PIPER
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1998-10-15
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-31
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 45 trucks · 19 owned tractors · 38 owned trailers · 24 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, phone numbers or emails with 4 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
65 events- 09/30/2026Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT871790001
- 09/30/2026Insurance ended — Canal Insurance Company
policy CT871790001
- 06/29/2026Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT871790001
- 01/27/2026Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 01/08/2026Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 12/31/2025MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2023)
- 12/31/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/09/2026)
- 10/03/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 09/02/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 08/29/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 08/08/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 08/06/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/11/2025)
- 03/05/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 03/03/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 02/06/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/04/2025)
- 01/08/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 12/09/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT871790001
- 04/04/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 871790001
- 10/15/2022Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 871790001
- 09/19/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/20/2022)
- 01/19/2021Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 871790001
- 12/23/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2020)
- 04/04/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08611101
- 04/04/2017Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA340022316
- 03/08/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2017)
- 08/06/2016Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA340022316
- 07/27/2016Insurance replaced — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA340022316
- 07/11/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2016)
- 04/04/2016Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA340022315
- 03/08/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2016)
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
- 2004-09-01
- Last review
- 2020-11-13
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-31
- Reported mileage
- 2,132,980 mi (2023)
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