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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KOHLER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 100152 · MC206249 · EIN 39-1642857 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
444 HIGHLAND DRIVE, KOHLER, WI, 53044
(920) 459-1561 · ANDREW SCHELK
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
92 / 92
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
128 / 350
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Safety National Casualty Corporation — $5M BIPD · policy CA6675625 · eff 01/21/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving206 pts
Vehicle Maintenance126 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 88 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 66 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
TN33
TX14
NC10
AR9
GA9
IL9
MS8
FL7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.96 | 1.99 | ≈26–33% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.72 | 1.75 | ≈15–19% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Speeding 24% · Phone / texting 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 64% · False log / RODS 29% · Hours exceeded 7%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 70% (4 OOS) · Brakes 25% · Lighting / lamps 5%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 15 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.47).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.29).
3. Other2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | WHITWELL, TN | ✓ | ||
| 06/30/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/11/2025 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/07/2024 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2024 | CARLISLE BOROUGH, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 95 vehicles seen in inspections
48 truck47 trailer
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW SCHELK
Annual mileage
8.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
92
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 36 carriers
Shares identifiers with 36 carriers (36 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — Insurance filed — Safety National Casualty Corporation
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA6675625
01/21/2026 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Excess · policy CBM 11216
01/21/2026 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CAS4048581
04/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
8.3M mi reported (2024)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
06/29/2016 — Insurance filed — FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 1016043
06/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9300067-02
11/10/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2005)
09/22/2004 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97904222 CGO
06/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-02814-06
04/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1AB 13964239300
04/15/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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