ME & BROTHERS INC
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 202647 inspections · 27 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
click to filter codes
Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 2395.20BELDNVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
5
1× · sev 5
- 3395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
3
3×
- 4393.11B-CSRIGRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 6395.24C2II-ELDTNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
1
1× · sev 1
- 7395.3A2-HOSPRNP
Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLSOA
State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- UT16
- CA7
- NV5
- AZ1
- ID1
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 22.2% 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 Utah County, UT
Medium impact8 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (38%) came from inspections in Utah County, UT. 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 Utah County, UT to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 42% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 23%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 19%
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× · 4%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 27%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 27%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 45% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 20%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 17%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 11%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 7%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 7%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 8%
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 6%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 9%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate · OOS
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
- Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
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 NHTSA48 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 18 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi19 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi4 drivers
- Company officer
- CESAR ESCOBAR
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2001-10-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-02-06
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 24 trucks · 24 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, phone numbers or officers with 9 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
39 events- 01/01/2026Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0003496001
- 01/01/2026Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013576
- 02/06/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
- 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP72503A
- 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0022295002
- 07/01/2018Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0022295001
- 06/04/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2018)
- 07/01/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881473 02
- 06/04/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2015)
- 04/13/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881473 02
- 03/17/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2015)
- 03/04/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881473 02
- 02/05/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2015)
- 07/17/2014Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881473 01
- 07/01/2014Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881473 01
- 06/20/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2014)
- 07/01/2013Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9192186
- 06/04/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2013)
- 07/01/2012Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9192186
- 06/04/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2012)
- 07/01/2011Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9192186
- 06/06/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2011)
- 02/26/2011Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy PRA9192186
- 10/08/2010MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 10/04/2010Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9192186
- 07/15/2010Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT781767-8009-091
- 07/15/2009Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051680197
- 06/18/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/15/2009)
- 08/17/2008Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 2051680202
- 07/15/2005Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 094031
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
- 2017-04-21
- Last review
- 2016-09-27
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-02-06
- Reported mileage
- 1,705,000 mi (2024)
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