ZEITER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 349043 • 2590 STATE ROUTE 18, NORWALK, OH, 44857
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L29290 | ON FILE | Oct 19, 2005 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0037453 | ON FILE | Oct 23, 2004 | Oct 26, 2005 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0037453 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2004 | Oct 19, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03401133 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 19, 2005 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0092775 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 28, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0092775 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03401133 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2003 | Nov 26, 2005 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DS1443 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2002 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 069 63 00 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 1998 | Oct 23, 2002 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 069 63 00 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 1998 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0442398-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 1997 | Oct 21, 1998 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 0101484-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 1997 | Oct 21, 1998 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T0101484-00 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 1996 | Oct 19, 1997 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0174073-00 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 1995 | Oct 19, 1996 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0442398 00 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 1995 | Oct 19, 1997 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAD 37498 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 1994 | Nov 3, 1995 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-D37498 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 1994 | Nov 3, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L29290 | CARGO | Apr 10, 2011 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03401133 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2005 | Nov 26, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0037453 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2005 | Oct 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03401133 | CARGO | Oct 19, 2005 | Oct 19, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0037453 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2005 | Oct 19, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0092775 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2004 | Oct 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0092775 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2004 | Oct 23, 2004 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | DS1443 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 069 63 00 | CARGO | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 069 63 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2002 | Oct 23, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0442398-02 | CARGO | Oct 21, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | T 0101484-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | T0101484-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 1997 | Oct 19, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0442398 00 | CARGO | Oct 19, 1997 | Oct 19, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0174073-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 1996 | Oct 19, 1996 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-D37498 | CARGO | Nov 3, 1995 | Nov 3, 1995 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAD 37498 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 1995 | Nov 3, 1995 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC224889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC224889 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC224889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC224889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 |
| MC224889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2005 |
| MC224889 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2005 |
| MC224889 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2004 |
| MC224889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2004 |
| MC224889 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 16, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC224889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 11, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC224889 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 11, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC224889 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 20, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC224889 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 1990 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (27 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | STONE RD | ...633999 | ZEITER TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMHERST (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 2 | ...947773 | ZEITER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 19, 2023 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | TOWNSEND (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20 | ...261571 | ZEITER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 10, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 2 | VERMILION (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 6 | ...261571 | ZEITER TRUCKING INC, |
| May 3, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 420 | ...942038 | ZEITER TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 23, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2008 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2008 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2007 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2007 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2005 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2003 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2003 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events