VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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FORM-A-FEED INC
USDOT 128274 · MC747137 · EIN 41-0993293 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
740 BOWMAN ST BOX 9, STEWART, MN, 55385-0009
(320) 562-2987 · DOUG FJELLAND
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
38 / 45
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 213
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY — $4M BIPD · policy XCA9017196 · eff 09/30/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance223 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other17 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
SD9
MN7
WI7
ND6
IA2
NE2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.52 | 0.52 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.50 | 0.51 | ≈50–57% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.25 | 5.63 | ≈57–61% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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 Winnebago County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Winnebago County, WI 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 100%
• 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 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 88% · Log / ELD device 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 24 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 49% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (1 OOS) · Tires 18% (2 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 34 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.938).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | CHATFIELD, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/18/2025 | COLLINS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | AMBOY, MN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
26 truck23 trailer6 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DOUG FJELLAND
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO CREEK TRUCKING LLC | 3738947 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MCCORMICK TRUCKING AND REPAIR | 1542707 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
09/30/2024 — Insurance filed — RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XCA9017196
09/30/2024 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XCP9017195
09/30/2024 — Insurance replaced — RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XCP9015037
05/11/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP0101208
04/14/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2023)
03/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP0101208
03/31/2021 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XCP9006553
03/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 119553A
05/20/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT 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/128274.