HI-LITE AIRFIELD SERVICES LLC
HI-LITE AIRFIELD SERVICES LLC is a large fleet, operating 142 power units and 149 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Watertown, NY. Across 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 21.5% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 6.10% vs peer 1.50% · Vehicle 19.2% vs peer 18.2% Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
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 1.50% · Vehicle 19.2% vs peer 18.2% On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/540683/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.1% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.2% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=6717 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
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 107 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.15% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
HI-LITE AIRFIELD SERVICES LLC had 65 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 21.5%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0.
65 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NY (15) and TN (12).
21.5% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (39.1% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 142 power units (large fleet) and 149 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,717 ACTIVE carriers operating 71–213 power units (±50% of this carrier's 142 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 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 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 26, 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 |
| 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 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 2.60 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (107 rows) View all 107 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88955081 | Sep 9, 2026 | NY | 1 | HASTINGS NY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88728322 | Aug 18, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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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 |
| 86288813 | Nov 5, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 86234148 | Nov 3, 2025 | MS | 3 | I-20 EASTBOUND SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
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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