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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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ERICK BERSCHEID TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1114054 · MC745725 · EIN 46-2984977 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10605 BALKAN ROAD, KIMBALL, MN, 55353
(320) 980-0038 · ERICK BERSCHEID
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.4% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
46 / 41
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 406
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0229861001 · eff 10/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance257 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance98 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Other29 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 24 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MN25
SD7
WI6
IA6
ND3
NM1
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.95 | 0.95 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.43 | 1.43 | ≈82–89% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.29 | 8.29 | ≈84–88% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 38% (1 OOS) · Other 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 57% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (2 OOS) · Other 9% (2 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 50 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Douglas County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Douglas County, WI 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 47% · Following / lane / reckless 39% · Seat belt 14%
• 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 6 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 56%
393.9A-LSLI, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ 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 6.217).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
393.95F, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.47E
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.712).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | COHASSET, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2025 | RED CEDAR, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer27 truck
Company profile
Officer
ERICK BERSCHEID
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
41
Registered since
2003-04-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABSOLUTE LOGISTICS LLC | 2245369 | officer, mailing, address | strong |
| BACK RIDGE CONTRACTOR LLC | 3398116 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/30/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPMN0560123418
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0229861001
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPMN0560123418
04/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2024)
11/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP34106A
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP34106A
09/25/2017 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA3925122
10/19/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN115411
09/25/2016 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN115411
09/22/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2016)
09/03/2013 — Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN115411
08/01/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2013)
07/30/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN115411
03/12/2013 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4409990
06/06/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/02/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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