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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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BORDER STATE INDUSTRIES INC
USDOT 159739 · MC417884 · EIN 45-0275004 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2400 38TH STREET S, FARGO, ND, 58104
(701) 293-5800 · RYAN ULMER
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
589 / 577
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
297 / 583
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP 2866125 · eff 11/12/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance420 pts
Unsafe Driving139 pts
Other34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 68 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 65 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 16 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 |
Most inspected states
MD38
MN35
CO27
MT23
KS20
FL18
SD15
NM15
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.35 | 1.37 | ≈12–16% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 5 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 47% · Speeding 30% · Other 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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 68% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 29% · Other 3%
• 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 9 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 50% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% · Load securement 16% (6 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 8 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: 44 inspections, 19 violations, 3 OOS, 35 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 3 OOS · 63%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ 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
≈ 40 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.013).
2. Other7 viol · 37%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.47E ×4, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2026 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | PEWAUKEE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 09/18/2025 | WILSONVILLE, OR | ✓ | ||
| 07/28/2025 | PORTER, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 67 vehicles seen in inspections
40 incomplete vehicle15 trailer11 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
RYAN ULMER
Annual mileage
13.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
284
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 39 carriers
Shares identifiers with 39 carriers (39 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| THALI & DUNI TRANSPORT LLC | 4284746 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
05/05/2026 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 108489566
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
13.2M mi reported (2024)
12/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2866125 - 24
11/12/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/12/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/12/2025 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 2866125
11/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2866125 - 24
11/05/2025 — Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2866125
11/05/2025 — Insurance name changed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MXI93013200
10/23/2014 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106002021
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 104784653
01/18/2010 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97906330 DET
09/12/2006 — Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy JP 7604
11/05/2004 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (10/29/2014)
01/18/2004 — Insurance replaced — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT 691772-00
01/24/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/05/2025)
12/21/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/05/2025)
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