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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 26, 2026
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NORSEMEN SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC
USDOT 1080048 · MC447457 · EIN 81-0584028 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
402 N 2ND AVE W SUITE C, LAKE MILLS, IA, 50450
(641) 592-5080 · JAY L STEFFENS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
29 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
47 / 185
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA-X45438 · eff 07/01/2012
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance103 pts
Unsafe Driving61 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 44 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
IA9
MN6
NE6
WA3
SD3
CO3
MT2
MO2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.11 | 1.89 | ≈24–31% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.34 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.14 | 4.26 | ≈44–48% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 95% · Following / lane / reckless 5%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 100% (1 OOS)
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 39% · Lighting / lamps 39% · Steering 16% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 30 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: 5 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 44%
393.9A-HLLH, 393.55E-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.105).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEQP, 395.8A, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
395.8K2-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.248).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | CORRECTIONVILLE, IA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer23 truck7 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JAY L STEFFENS
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
2002-12-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORSEMEN TRANSPORTATION INC | 2222992 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2012 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-X45438
07/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000266-B
06/04/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2012)
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000266-A
04/27/2011 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
CARGO · policy TPN-000266-A
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000266
07/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2441087C
07/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2414464
12/27/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/12/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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