DIMON AND SONS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
USDOT 94352 • 93 INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD, ELMIRA, NY, 14901-1798
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV 4364400-00 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP0001665 | ON FILE | Jan 27, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP0001665 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP0001665 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP0001665 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP0001665 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TPP1227472 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 024058775 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 064597766 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9815774 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9815774 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | 9815774 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RHS 8719955 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ABS8720043 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP101028 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 3, 2010 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP101028 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP101028 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 3, 2010 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP101028 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MV0005288-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 684 142-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MS2050502 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MS2050502 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jul 18, 2003 |
| SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | S1547420 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | CCIM-A89689 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Aug 13, 1999 |
| COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MV9136895 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1997 | Nov 12, 2000 |
| COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MV9136895 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 9001 5101 | REPLACED | Sep 6, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 09015150 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1997 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133 560862 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1994 | Jun 1, 1997 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133 560862 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1994 | Jul 9, 1997 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | IM-7610043 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1994 | Aug 16, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 4364400-00 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001665 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001665 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001665 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001665 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001665 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 024058775 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TPP1227472 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 064597766 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9815774 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9815774 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHS 8719955 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9815774 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ABS8720043 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP101028 | CARGO | Jul 3, 2010 | Jul 3, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP101028 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2010 | Jul 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP101028 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP101028 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 684 142-00 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MV0005288-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MS2050502 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2003 | Jul 18, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MS2050502 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | S1547420 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY | MV9136895 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2000 | Nov 12, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CCIM-A89689 | CARGO | Aug 13, 1999 | Aug 13, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133 560862 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 1997 | Jul 9, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY | MV9136895 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 09015150 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1997 | Jun 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133 560862 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1997 | Jun 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | IM-7610043 | CARGO | Aug 16, 1996 | Aug 16, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9001 5101 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC216256 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 |
| MC216256 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2010 |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2010 |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 1999 |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC216256 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 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
7 states • 67 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 67 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (67 inspections)
Showing 50 of 67
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...HM3213 | DIMON AND SONS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION |
| Oct 25, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...357858 | DIMON AND SONS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION |
| Dec 2, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MOUNT OLIVE ROAD | ...V76522 | DIMON AND SONS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION |
| Dec 17, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2007 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2004 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2003 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2002 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2000 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2000 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 1998 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 1994 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events