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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BERGER TRANSFER & STORAGE INC
USDOT 125665 · MC35358 · EIN 41-0677589 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
2950 LONG LAKE RD, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55113-1050
(651) 634-3463 · Jo Bixby
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
221 / 216
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
57 / 366
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. — $3M BIPD · policy 013086872 · eff 08/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance187 pts
Driver Fitness76 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance53 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
OK8
AZ4
IL4
NM4
CO4
MN3
IA3
TX3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.50 | 0.41 | ≈50–57% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.84 | 0.74 | ≈86–90% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.57 | 4.09 | ≈57–61% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-19. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 80% · Other 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 79% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 21%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 64% (2 OOS) · Brakes 17% · Other 9%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 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: 5 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWG1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
395.24 ×2, 395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 395.24 ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | 5.15 S WOLF CREEK, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/11/2025 | BERLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 78 vehicles seen in inspections
29 truck28 trailer21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
Jo Bixby
Annual mileage
6.7M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
216
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 36 carriers
Shares identifiers with 36 carriers (32 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIED VAN LINES INC | 76235 | 22 VINs | strong |
| BEYOND DISTRIBUTION INC | 2898116 | 7 VINs | strong |
| UNITED VAN LINES LLC | 77949 | 3 VINs | strong |
| LOGIX TRANSPORTATION INC | 939909 | officer, mailing, email, phone | strong |
| HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | 2 VINs | medium |
| COMMERCIAL TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR INC | 3822342 | mailing | medium |
| RELOCATION TODAY INC | 2216583 | mailing | medium |
| TWIN CITY INSTALLERS INC | 1485352 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 013086872
08/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Everest Global
policy RM1CA00081-231
01/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.7M mi reported (2023)
09/09/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MXI93048607
08/11/2023 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/11/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Everest Global
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RM1CA00081-231
08/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Everest Global
policy RM1CA00081-231
08/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MXI93048607
08/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP101047
06/01/2023 — Insurance filed — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI93048607
06/01/2023 — Insurance ended — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
policy MXI93048607
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97907695
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RM1CA00081-231
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Surety Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy RLI0527401
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Surety Company
policy RLI0527401
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI0527401
03/21/2008 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (08/07/2023)
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/125665.