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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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AVALON EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1268732 · MC492565 · EIN 20-1215668 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
32453 64TH AVE WAY, CANNON FALLS, MN, 55009
(507) 650-0090 · DAVID OLSON
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
45 / 48
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 262
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GWP23173A · eff 09/08/2004
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance105 pts
Unsafe Driving89 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.20B | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WI13
MN13
IA3
SD3
IL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.82 | 0.73 | ≈6–13% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.76 | 0.81 | ≈63–70% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.50 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.58 | 2.63 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Other 31% · Log / ELD device 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 66% · Phone / texting 34%
• 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 5 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 93% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 4% · Load securement 3%
• 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 17 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: 6 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.615).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
392.2-LCDLR, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
🎓 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 — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | BATH, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer31 truck
Company profile
Officer
DAVID OLSON
Recordable crash rate
1.875 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
48
Registered since
2004-07-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 41 carriers
Shares identifiers with 41 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & D OLSON FARMS | 1018681 | officer | strong |
| ASHER CONTRACTING LLC | 2481402 | officer | strong |
| ASHTON OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 2039440 | officer | strong |
| AVALON EXPRESS INC | 4329470 | email, phone | strong |
| AVALON EXPRESS, INC | 6259445 | email, phone | strong |
| BLUECREEK MERCANTILE | 1876056 | officer | strong |
| CONTRACTORS OUTLET INCORPORATED | 1723015 | officer | strong |
| DAVE OLSON & MELISSA OLSON | 790238 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DAVE OLSON & MELISSA OLSON (USDOT 790238, 1999).
Activity history (recent)
10/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2024)
02/03/2023 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
01/30/2023 — Insurance filed — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy MN6157516
11/06/2018 — Insurance cancelled — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
SURETY · policy MN 26345
11/06/2014 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2208447
10/10/2014 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2014)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 575799
09/29/2004 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/13/2018)
09/08/2004 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP23173A
09/08/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP23173A
08/19/2004 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP23173A
07/21/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
07/19/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/08/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP23173A
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/1268732.