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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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FLAT RATE INC
USDOT 2050702 · MC727033 · EIN 27-3060720 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14515 485TH AVE, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216
(605) 862-6085 · NATHAN HENRICH
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
51 / 51
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 162
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZY1803 · eff 01/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance111 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Other12 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLFY | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
SD16
MN6
TX2
ND2
WI1
WA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.56 | 0.56 | ≈14–21% | 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 | 3.77 | 3.89 | ≈40–44% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Brown County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Brown County, SD 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 37% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Other 20%
• 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 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (1 OOS) · Tires 27% (1 OOS) · Brakes 20% (1 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 25 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: 6 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Other4 viol · 57%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | WATERTOWN, SD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/09/2026 | MILBANK, SD | ✓ | ||
| 03/20/2026 | ELLENDALE, ND | ✓ |
Company profile
Officer
NATHAN HENRICH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
2010-06-29
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
07/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZY1803
01/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-505365-00
12/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2025)
11/04/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 6G775111
03/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-516493-00
02/08/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/17/2016)
01/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-516493-00
12/14/2014 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 94-296661-04
11/12/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
10/25/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/29/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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