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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CENTRAL VALLEY AG TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1169757 · MC469622 · EIN 26-0071188 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
605 N 2ND ST, ELGIN, NE, 68636
(402) 843-2146 · CHAD HUIGENS
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
57 / 57
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
72 / 146
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company — $4M BIPD · policy CU 137041A · eff 09/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance69 pts
Unsafe Driving69 pts
Other18 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance6 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 177.834J2-HMBPDV | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 392.2-DMOVE | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2Y | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NE53
KS10
IA8
SD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.36 | 1.42 | ≈15–22% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.07 | 3.56 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.25 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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 Pocahontas County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pocahontas County, IA 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 55% · Seat belt 30% · Other 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 12 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 64% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 6%
• 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 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: 8 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Other7 viol · 88%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 13%
393.9A-LBL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.302).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | COLUMBUS, NE | ✓ | ||
| 03/19/2026 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2026 | NORFOLK, NE | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/12/2025 | NE | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2025 | NE | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/07/2024 | WICHITA, KS | ✓ | ||
| 10/18/2024 | NORFOLK, NE | ✓ |
Equipment — 72 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer34 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CHAD HUIGENS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
57
Registered since
2003-09-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL VALLEY AG COOPERATIVE | 760903 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.1M mi reported (2024)
10/12/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP134969A
09/01/2014 — Insurance filed — Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CU 137041A
09/01/2014 — Insurance ended — Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
policy CPP137041A
09/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP134969A
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP0099
10/10/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/19/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
09/01/2003 — Insurance filed — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CAP0099
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/1169757.