HI-LITE AIRFIELD SERVICES LLC
Joins 65 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Nov 1, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 6.10% vs peer 0.90% · Vehicle 19.2% vs peer 15.2% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — HI-LITE AIRFIELD SERVICES LLC (USDOT 540683) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 6.10% vs peer 0.90% · Vehicle 19.2% vs peer 15.2% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/540683/ As of: Nov 1, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 540683
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: BRIGITTE TAYLOR
Company officer 2: CHRISTOPHER MILLER
Machinery / Large Objects
Construction
Based in WATERTOWN, NY
FMCSA census as of Nov 1, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 6.1% vs peer median 0.9% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.2% vs peer median 15.2% (worse). n=6899 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Company officer 2 BRIGITTE TAYLOR → CHRISTOPHER MILLER · Oct 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer CHRISTOPHER MILLER → BRIGITTE TAYLOR · Oct 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
540683
In FMCSA records since
Oct 26, 1993 (~33y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
BRIGITTE TAYLOR
Company officer 2
CHRISTOPHER MILLER
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size
142 units
Drivers
149
Annual mileage
2,398,394 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (315) 583-6111
Email: [email protected]
Physical
20128 NYS ROUTE 12F
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Mailing
1807 48TH AVE E UNIT 100
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
540683
In FMCSA records since
Oct 26, 1993 (~33y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
2,398,394 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
19.2%
vs
23.4%
-4.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate
6.1%
vs
6.7%
-0.6 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.83
vs
1.80
-0.97
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.3%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| Trailers | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 110 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 109 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 18.46% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
142
Drivers
149
Inspections
109
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
19.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
14
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 19.2% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,899 ACTIVE carriers operating 71–213 power units (±50% of this carrier's 142 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
6.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0.9%
Median across 6,899 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
19.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.2%
Median across 6,899 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 2 officer changes
Record Changes
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Company officer 2 BRIGITTE TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER MILLERFMCSA Company Census
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Company officer CHRISTOPHER MILLER BRIGITTE TAYLORFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Oct 19, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| US (US) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 2.53 | 3 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (109 rows) View all 109 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89270316 | Oct 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-LCDLR | Yes |
| 89000150 | Sep 15, 2026 | VT | 3 | LUNENBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88955081 | Sep 9, 2026 | NY | 1 | HASTINGS NY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88728322 | Aug 18, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88413946 | Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 88358209 | Jul 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 87994482 | May 28, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87994444 | May 28, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 87914978 | May 19, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 87781384 | May 5, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87613338 | Apr 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87551987 | Apr 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87548496 | Apr 9, 2026 | FL | 2 | LAWTEY FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87427105 | Mar 26, 2026 | VA | 1 | STEPHENS CITY VA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87388524 | Mar 23, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87233428 | Mar 5, 2026 | FL | 1 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87224934 | Mar 5, 2026 | NC | 1 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87163475 | Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 1 | 95 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86813928 | Jan 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | HOBE SOUND FL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86829398 | Jan 12, 2026 | NY | 3 | BREWERTON NY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.3A3II | No |
| 86758313 | Jan 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86655273 | Dec 23, 2025 | IN | 1 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86541821 | Dec 10, 2025 | OK | 1 | US 59 HODGEN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86490047 | Dec 1, 2025 | NY | 1 | LISLE NY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86356919 | Nov 17, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003468347 | Jun 30, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6T49HQE1IC | Feb 17, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6SY8HQE152 | Feb 12, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MATRV0019159 | Jul 7, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00F0106318 | Aug 31, 2018 | OK | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0017343689 | Oct 13, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0163175326 | Nov 12, 2016 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0005697344 | Apr 1, 2016 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3594916100 | Oct 31, 2015 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8380401304 | May 12, 2014 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3Z68HQE1BR | Oct 24, 2013 | TX | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0901217576 | Nov 22, 2009 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CTA06-204995 | Jun 18, 2006 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC002149383A | Dec 11, 2002 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 7 | 0 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 7 | 1 |
| WATERTOWN NY | NY | 6 | 1 |
| HASTINGS NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| LISLE NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 2 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| IH20 EB TYLER SCALE | TX | 2 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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