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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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GOLD COUNTRY TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 203486 · MC240350 · EIN 26-2409740 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7924 STERLING DRIVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374
(320) 271-0161 · DOUGLAS FERNS
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
17 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 195
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0064420001 · eff 06/17/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance105 pts
Unsafe Driving53 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance37 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 16 | |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
WI9
MN8
IA4
SD2
MO1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.00 | 3.00 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.10 | 1.10 | ≈75–82% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.23 | 3.23 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 92% · False log / RODS 8%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, MN 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 100%
• 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 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 396.5B-L ×2, 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.423).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 10%
395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.825).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 396.5B-L ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | TOWN OF DELTON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2025 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
15 trailer8 incomplete vehicle7 truck
Company profile
Officer
DOUGLAS FERNS
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD COUNTRY TRUCKING LLC | 2239873 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2025)
08/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000543-01
06/17/2022 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0064420001
06/17/2022 — Insurance replaced — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000543-01
08/25/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP24707A
08/22/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000542-01
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP24707A
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
07/16/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2015MCA00997
06/20/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2016)
07/16/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X74514
06/19/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/15/2015)
07/16/2013 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT783805-8010-101
07/16/2013 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X74514
04/25/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT783805-8010-101
08/15/2010 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CID 247914
07/16/2010 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CID 247914
09/02/2008 — Insurance name changed — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CID 247914
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