JAMES F BARRON TRUCKING
Legal: BARRON TRUCKING 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 202643 inspections · 46 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
9
3× · sev 3
- 2396.9D2-FTFVehicle Maintenance
Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
8
2× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLMLUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
5
1× · sev 5
- 4393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
3
3×
- 5392.22A-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
3
3× · sev 1
- 6393.81-HVehicle Maintenance
Horn - Inoperative or defective
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 9393.203A-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
2
1× · sev 2
- 10390.21TC-MC
Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- PA29
- FL1
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 98% 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 CMV5× · 24%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× · 11%
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× · 8%
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 8%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× · 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 70% 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 Somerset County, PA
Medium impact30 of 44 violations in the last 12 months (68%) came from inspections in Somerset County, PA. 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 Somerset County, PA 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 54% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 43%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers5× · 11%
- 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.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLIRP×2State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
- 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA30 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
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi4 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi18 drivers
- Company officer
- JAMES F BARRON
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 88908819
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-10-28
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 26 trucks · 3 owned 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 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
52 events- 10/28/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
- 10/04/2025Insurance filed — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TP 17344
- 10/04/2025Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 17272
- 10/04/2024Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP
- 10/04/2023Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 17128
- 10/04/2022Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 17049
- 10/04/2021Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 16958
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 10/04/2020Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 16851
- 10/04/2019Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 16757
- 10/04/2018Insurance replaced — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCH000108217
- 10/04/2017Insurance replaced — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCD000108216
- 10/04/2016Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCH000108215
- 10/04/2015Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCD000108214
- 10/04/2014Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCT000108213
- 10/04/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 359912
- 09/09/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2013)
- 10/04/2012Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 357234
- 09/07/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2012)
- 10/04/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP355439
- 09/07/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2011)
- 06/08/2011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/26/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP355439
- 12/24/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 355439
- 11/04/2010Insurance cancelled — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 15562
- 10/31/2010Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-6935L478-TIL-07
- 10/04/2009Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 15339
- 10/04/2008Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 10228
- 10/04/2007Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
CARGO · policy 73MTE709248
- 10/04/2007Insurance replaced — ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9963
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
- 1992-12-10
- Last review
- 2016-01-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-10-28
- Reported mileage
- 1,119,300 mi (2024)
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