VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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KALMBACH TRUCKING INC
USDOT 103595 · MC220403 · EIN 34-1607029 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7148 STATE HIGHWAY 199 NORTH, UPPER SANDUSKY, OH, 43351-0038
(419) 294-3838 · ERIC BERNSTEIN
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
94 / 94
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 165
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy XCP 9015283 · eff 05/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance97 pts
Unsafe Driving61 pts
Other7 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
MS10
MI9
VA4
IN3
OH2
PA2
AR2
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.86 | 0.77 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.20 | 3.32 | ≈33–37% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-26. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 49% · Speeding 34% · Following / lane / reckless 16%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (1 OOS) · Brakes 27% (2 OOS) · Tires 19% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 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: 4 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 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 — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | MARLETTE, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/08/2025 | GREENSBURG, OH | ✓ | ||
| 09/06/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/30/2025 | CRAWFORD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/19/2024 | NY | ✓ | ||
| 12/01/2024 | BRAZIL, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/20/2024 | CHICKASAW, MS | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer20 incomplete vehicle10 truck
Company profile
Officer
ERIC BERNSTEIN
Annual mileage
3.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
90
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNIOR TRUCKING LLC | 3013361 | 5 VINs | strong |
| JBR TRANSPORT LLC | 799650 | 3 VINs | strong |
| GOBLE TRUCKING LLC | 3745751 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LONG CREEK FARMS INC | 1325248 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TNM TRANSPORT LLC | 3797812 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.9M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2023 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XCP 9015283
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XCP 9013995
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAG 0996411
11/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP121130A
04/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAG 4 738 553
04/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAC 26-02508
11/14/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2005)
08/12/2002 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/06/2002)
07/17/2002 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy CMG-851062
09/13/1989 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/103595.