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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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PUNTNEY TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1330879 · MC613720 · EIN 26-2701955 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
117 S PARKWAY, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601
(402) 564-3867 · AARON J PUNTNEY
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
44 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
72 / 671
Crashes (24 mo)
5 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0187011001 · eff 02/16/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance492 pts
Unsafe Driving146 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance64 pts
Other37 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NE24
IA8
IL6
MO5
CO4
IN4
OH4
KS4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.47 | 2.39 | ≈36–43% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.67 | 0.70 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.72 | 9.72 | ≈97–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-04 · 6 new since the Sep 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 26% (2 OOS) · Brakes 17% · Other 15% (4 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 19 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 67% (1 OOS) · Other 33%
• 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Clinton County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, OH 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 50% · Seat belt 19% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• 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 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 17 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 47%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.29).
2. Other5 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLL, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 18%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.853).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | WEST DES MOINES, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/01/2026 | Not Reported, NE | 1 | ||
| 03/16/2026 | DES MOINES, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/26/2025 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/28/2024 | NE | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer31 truck4 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
AARON J PUNTNEY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2005-02-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 25 carriers
Shares identifiers with 25 carriers (23 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUNTNEY HARVESTING LLC | 3122998 | officer, phone | strong |
| SIGNOR TRUCKING LLC | 660851 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FIVE P LOGISTICS LLC | 2263985 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2024)
02/16/2022 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0187011001
02/16/2022 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 681781001
02/21/2019 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
02/16/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP60808E
07/09/2013 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP60808A
06/06/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/05/2013)
06/04/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP60808A
02/16/2009 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2558352(U)
08/13/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/09/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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