SCOTT JOSEPH PION
USDOT 3765270 • DBA: GRAIN TRAIN EXPRESS • 521 N EAST ST, LOVINGTON, NM, 88260
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1342051 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3717346429 | ON FILE | Nov 10, 2023 | Jan 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3717346429 | CANCELLED | Nov 10, 2023 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04243945 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 10, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3717346429 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3717346429 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04243945 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1342051 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 2021 | — | 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
5 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86776779 | JKT SB INTERSTATE 40 | OK | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 86579070 | LEXINGTON SC | SC | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 86402960 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40, | NC | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 82150600 | US 412 @ NS 4110 | OK | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.16(a), 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 81483594 | PRATT COUNTY - 151 | KS | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 80955064 | IH20 MM403 WB | TX | Level 2 | WILS SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.9(a), 392.16(a), 393.11 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 79365241 | PRATT COUNTY - 151 | KS | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT SMITH | I540 | ...GJ7104 | SCOTT JOSEPH PION |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records