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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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TRALO COMPANIES INC
USDOT 1158934 · MC320536 · EIN 37-1584115 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3525 N COUNTY ROAD 45, OWATONNA, MN, 55060
(507) 446-8633 · JOHN IHLENFELD
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
124 / 123
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
201 / 805
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT9257207 · eff 08/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance293 pts
Unsafe Driving218 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance195 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance72 pts
Other38 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 28 |
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 28 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 |
Most inspected states
CA38
NM29
IA17
MN12
AZ10
TX8
NV8
WI8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.71 | 1.60 | ≈22–29% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.14 | ≈33–40% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.44 | 1.50 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.93 | 0.98 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-18 · 1 new since the Oct 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 CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from CA 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 52% · Following / lane / reckless 34% · Seat belt 10%
• 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 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 49% · False log / RODS 31% · Hours exceeded 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 44% (8 OOS) · Brakes 39% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12% (2 OOS)
• 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: 23 inspections, 20 violations, 1 OOS, 14 clean · trending worse.
1. Other13 viol · 65%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 39 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.283).
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 15%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ 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
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.08).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ||
| 12/29/2025 | OWATONNA, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 3 | ✓ | |
| 02/17/2025 | AZ | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer44 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOHN IHLENFELD
Recordable crash rate
0.364 / MM mi
Annual mileage
9.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
93
Registered since
2003-08-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 43 carriers
Shares identifiers with 43 carriers (40 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORCELLE FARMS LLP | 2801213 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TRALO ENTERPRISES LLC | 1277834 | phone, address | medium |
| TRALO LOGISTICS LLC | 2247715 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9257207
08/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9257205
02/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.0M mi reported (2024)
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9257204
08/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9257203
08/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9257202
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9257201
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9257200
08/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0059847002
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0059847002
07/26/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2019)
08/22/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP31773A
08/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31773A
07/27/2009 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31773A
07/07/2009 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31773A
06/22/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2009)
06/17/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31773A
06/16/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31773A
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/1158934.