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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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ROYAL LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1311662 · MC388153 · EIN 73-1724011 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4357 33RD ST NORTH, FARGO, ND, 58102
(701) 365-4604 · MIKEL GROCE
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 32.7% — above the 22% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
98 / 73
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
206 / 1443
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northland Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy WF012784 · eff 09/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance993 pts
Unsafe Driving316 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance138 pts
Other54 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 120 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 88 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 54 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 44 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 |
Most inspected states
SD43
ND32
MN22
WI16
KY10
IA10
TN9
MD8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.51 | 3.26 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.54 | 0.56 | ≈75–82% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.04 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.99 | 6.07 | ≈74–78% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · False log / RODS 36% (2 OOS) · Hours exceeded 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 61% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Seat belt 13%
• 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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Roberts County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Roberts County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 33% (9 OOS) · Tires 29% (15 OOS) · Brakes 24% (5 OOS)
• 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 37 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: 14 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 39 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.633).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
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
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.493).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | RURAL(RANDOLPH COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/27/2026 | ND | ✓ | ||
| 04/17/2026 | DALLAS, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/02/2026 | ARDMORE, OK | ✓ | ||
| 09/25/2025 | MONTICELLO, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/20/2025 | WASHINGTON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 01/29/2025 | IA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer41 truck
Company profile
Officer
MIKEL GROCE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
7.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
73
Registered since
2004-12-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & R TRANSPORTATION INC | 305573 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.6M mi reported (2024)
09/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF012784
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0111247001
10/02/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP49164A
09/26/2019 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0111247001
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP49164A
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0111247001
04/09/2014 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP49164A
10/04/2007 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038272-01
09/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038272-01
09/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038272-01
02/16/2006 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP3038272
01/31/2006 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP3038272
01/20/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2006)
01/20/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2006)
01/12/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/12/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/05/2005 — Insurance transferred — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAK05607
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