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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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FIRST TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 113939 · MC592840 · EIN 20-8005434 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
106 CAMERON AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601
(608) 791-3613 · TODD RESTEL
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
84 / 123
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 318
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GLA 7899200 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving204 pts
Vehicle Maintenance110 pts
Other17 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16B-CPASS | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
WI34
MN11
IA2
US2
IL1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.34 | 1.28 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.60 | 1.49 | ≈14–18% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 31% · Seat belt 23% · Phone / texting 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 49% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 11%
• 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 10 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: 9 inspections, 13 violations, 4 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 62%
392.2-SLLILC ×2, 392.82DUMT, 392.16B-CPASS
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.005).
2. Other3 viol · 2 OOS · 23%
396.3A1-BOS ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 15%
393.48A-BI-SA, 393.45D-BAAL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.2).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLILC ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | LA CROSSE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2025 | SOUTH BEND, MN | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2024 | HIGHLAND, WI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
45 incomplete vehicle1 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
TODD RESTEL
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
65
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
08/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2024)
10/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-810-100L8971-TIL-06
09/06/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GLA 7899200
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-810-100L8971-TIL-06
03/09/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED 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/113939.