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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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COTTONWOOD LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1304983 · MC603378 · EIN 98-0594199 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
132 PTH 52W, STEINBACH, MB, R5G 1Y1
(204) 320-2988 · LORNE FUNK
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
75 / 452
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy NIFAM1000401363 · eff 01/14/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance326 pts
Unsafe Driving71 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance63 pts
Other35 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 |
Most inspected states
ND33
MN23
SD11
MT2
WI2
IA1
IN1
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.63 | 2.63 | ≈30–37% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.44 | 0.49 | ≈46–53% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.02 | 4.60 | ≈63–67% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Ward County, ND · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ward County, ND to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 37% · Speeding 34% · Seat belt 30%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 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 70% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Log / ELD device 8%
• 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 22 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 41% (4 OOS) · Brakes 38% · Lighting / lamps 17% (2 OOS)
• 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 43 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, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 50%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.973).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 25%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.33).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | ND | 1 | ||
| 01/13/2025 | GRAND FORKS, ND | ✓ |
Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer24 truck
Company profile
Officer
LORNE FUNK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2004-11-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUNK'S LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT | 542893 | officer | strong |
| SOUTH EAST LIVESTOCK LTD | 3475081 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FUNK'S LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT (USDOT 542893, 1993).
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2025)
02/16/2016 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000401363
01/14/2016 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NIFAM1000401363
01/14/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000401363
01/12/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/19/2016)
10/06/2008 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000401363
09/03/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/02/2008)
08/31/2008 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Full (1) · policy NIFAM1000401363
05/16/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
11/17/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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