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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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T C B X INC
USDOT 125569 · MC123055 · EIN 41-1392024 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
1748 SE 13TH ST, BRAINERD, MN, 56401-4723
(218) 829-9089 · PATRICK O'BRIEN SR
35
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 31.3% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
31 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 397
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CLP04082O · eff 07/29/2003
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance389 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance27 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 54 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 20 | |
| 393.207C-SBML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
MN17
ND5
CA2
WY2
SD1
UT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.58 | 0.58 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.61 | 9.57 | ≈91–95% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.04 | 1.08 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 39% (5 OOS) · Tires 18% (4 OOS) · Suspension / axle 16% (3 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 32 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 Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 55% · Speeding 45%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
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: 2 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.53B-B, 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
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.208).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
393.47E
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | BALDWIN, MN | ✓ | ||
| 11/17/2025 | NORTH BRANCH, MN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/17/2025 | NORTH BRANCH, MN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer18 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PATRICK O'BRIEN SR
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRUGER TRUCKING OF BRAINERD INC | 1013111 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/30/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2023)
11/07/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2005)
09/18/2003 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
07/29/2003 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CLP04082O
07/29/2003 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Full (2) · policy PP34849
09/13/1985 — COMMON — 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/125569.