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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC
USDOT 1215999 · MC482672 · EIN 20-0804778 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
111 SUMMIT AVE, MANKATO, MN, 56001
(507) 345-3300 · ROBERT BJERKE
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
62 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
136 / 394
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT5203510 · eff 09/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance309 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance30 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 110 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 28 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.205A-WRSWC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 |
Most inspected states
SD24
NM20
CA18
UT15
NV13
WY9
NE7
AZ6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.49 | 1.35 | ≈47–54% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.15 | ≈29–36% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.53 | 2.53 | ≈28–32% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 5 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 Clark County, NV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clark County, NV 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 64% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Other 9%
• 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 53% · Following / lane / reckless 47%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 16 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 45% (7 OOS) · Brakes 20% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19%
• 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 18 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: 11 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11B-CSLRR, 393.11B-CSURR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.898).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 | ECHO, UT | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2025 | SAN MARCOS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/15/2025 | WESTSIDE, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
39 trailer26 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT BJERKE
Recordable crash rate
1.538 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
2004-02-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN HOUSE CARRIERS LLC | 2936360 | 4 VINs | strong |
| CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 2215238 | officer | strong |
| CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 3287411 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT5203510
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203508
04/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203507
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203506
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203505
09/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203504
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203503
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203502
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203501
09/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5203500
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0005320001
04/07/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF583442
03/12/2016 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF583442
03/12/2008 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT774491-8006-061
04/19/2006 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CL484740
03/12/2006 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL484740
03/12/2005 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP202764
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/1215999.