FISCUS MOTOR FREIGHT INC
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 202670 inspections · 90 violations (32 OOS) · 47% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
24
3× · sev 8
- 2393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
21
3× · sev 7
- 3395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 4392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.104F4-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns
6
2× · sev 3
- 6393.95A4-EENAVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
4
2× · sev 2
- 7393.23-LEUVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
4
2× · sev 2
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
3
3×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 10395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- WA22
- CA4
- OR4
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.
Lighting / lamps 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.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.9× · 8%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× · 6%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× · 3%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV7× · 10%
- 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less3× · 2%
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs5× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 11%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× · 1%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 3%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 1%
- 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
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 58% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 7.4% vs the 6.7% 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 Cowlitz County, WA
Medium impact39 of 101 violations in the last 12 months (39%) came from inspections in Cowlitz County, WA. 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 Cowlitz County, WA 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 29% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 80%
- 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 36% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 62%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 3%
- 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× · 21%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 12%
- 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× · 3%
- 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 58% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× · 45%
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× · 21%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 21%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.100B-C×3Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- 393.104F4-C×2Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
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 NHTSA63 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 33 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
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi22 drivers
- Company officer
- TERRY FISCUS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 46209177
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 20 trucks · 20 owned tractors · 92 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, phone numbers or officers with 1306 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
33 events- 01/08/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2023)
- 05/14/2023Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-008080
- 05/01/2023Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0192853001
- 05/01/2023Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-008080
- 05/28/2018Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA17MOT02029700
- 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA17MOT02029700
- 05/01/2017Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA1270836
- 04/04/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2017)
- 04/01/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB000786
- 03/07/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2016)
- 04/01/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB000045
- 03/05/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2015)
- 08/24/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB000045
- 08/12/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB000045
- 07/28/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/13/2014)
- 04/01/2014Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA-9194304-01
- 04/01/2013Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA-9194304
- 04/01/2012Insurance replaced — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 602313177
- 04/01/2001Insurance cancelled — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 602313177
- 04/01/2001Insurance replaced — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 602313177
- 04/21/2000Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP72848A
- 04/01/2000Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP72848A
- 02/14/1997Insurance replaced — HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 5CMP9476371 00
- 02/14/1995Insurance replaced — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
BIPD · policy AA5000200
- 02/14/1993CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/04/1993)
- 02/14/1992CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/1992)
- 02/15/1989CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/1989)
- 12/21/1987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 05/30/1985Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy M 3 26 10 89
- 08/28/1981MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2020-06-11
- Last review
- 2020-01-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-08
- Reported mileage
- 1,104,871 mi (2023)
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