VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC
USDOT 183530 · MC193239 · EIN 45-0332226 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2308 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
(701) 293-6868 · ANDREW MAGNOTTO
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
6 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 95
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy AHX-H465237-00 · eff 01/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance85 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.47E | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
SD13
ND5
MN5
NE2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.66 | 1.66 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 3.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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
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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 80%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47A-BCLMBD, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
2. Other1 viol · 20%
393.47E
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
10 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW MAGNOTTO
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
09/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2021 — Insurance filed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AHX-H465237-00
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 0N692929
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AHX-H465237-00
11/12/2020 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 008 29 07
07/09/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7240077411
06/13/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2011)
06/01/2011 — Insurance filed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy EBA 008 29 07
06/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7240077411
06/15/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/14/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/06/2006)
12/10/2005 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Z35726
08/29/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/13/2005)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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