HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC
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 202652 inspections · 25 violations (4 OOS) · 13% 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
- 2396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 4393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.47D2-BLTBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 10392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- MN9
- ND6
- WI2
- SD2
- IA2
- KY1
- US1
- TX1
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 36% 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 MN
Medium impact9 of 19 violations in the last 12 months (47%) came from inspections in MN. 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 MN to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% 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× · 64%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× · 27%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 9%
- 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 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 74% is under the 80% 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 ATIS4× · 26%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 9%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 7%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 5%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 5%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 9%
- 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.
- 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
- Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
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 NHTSA46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 16 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+ mi19 drivers
- Company officer
- TIM CARLSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 182926550
- Registered since
- 1999-08-11
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 17 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 15 owned trailers · 12 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 12 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
27 events- 01/30/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
- 09/02/2025Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011516
- 08/04/2025Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF011547
- 08/04/2025Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011516
- 10/01/2022Insurance replaced — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000092-01
- 10/19/2016Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000294-01
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000294-01
- 11/02/2015Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP82530A
- 10/01/2015Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP82530A
- 11/12/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
SURETY · policy BD 7900680396
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
SURETY · policy BD 7900680396
- 05/16/2013Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
SURETY · policy BD 7900680396
- 10/01/2010Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5272400
- 09/07/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2010)
- 10/24/2009Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy IMP 537-00-29
- 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF583016
- 10/01/2007Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP33254A
- 11/08/2005Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 64 26 34
- 10/01/2005Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 64 26 34
- 10/01/1999Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD · policy TK2926642
- 09/05/1999Insurance transferred — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
BIPD · policy BAP-8258121-00
- 08/11/1999Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 08/11/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/01/1995Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0169220
- 11/20/1989CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/13/1989)
- 01/23/1986MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (08/11/1999)
- 07/15/1982MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (08/11/1999)
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
- 2010-04-20
- Last review
- 2010-04-09
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-30
- Reported mileage
- 1,329,488 mi (2025)
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