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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 11, 2026
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ROBERT & LARRY KNUTSON
USDOT 222108 · MC316756 · EIN 41-1391518 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
251 WEST MAIN STEEET, GLENVILLE, MN, 56036
(507) 448-3914 · LARRY KNUTSON
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 125
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 4E29277 · eff 01/30/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance96 pts
Unsafe Driving29 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2RG | Not in SMS | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 393.45B2 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
IA15
MN7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | 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 | 3.56 | 3.81 | ≈37–41% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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 Worth County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Worth County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 54% (1 OOS) · Tires 42% (2 OOS) · Brakes 4%
• 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 26 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: 1 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.128).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2026 | DES MOINES, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 25 vehicles seen in inspections
12 truck12 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LARRY KNUTSON
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1982-08-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-NUT EXPRESS LLC | 2461661 | officer | strong |
| KNUTSON FAMILY FARMS INC | 1045380 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
08/13/2021 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 4C29277
01/30/2016 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4E29277
01/30/2016 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3R1 94 69
01/30/2016 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4R29277
01/04/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2016)
04/21/2005 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2R66909
03/22/2005 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2R66909
09/02/2004 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP06488A
08/30/2004 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG381520A
08/10/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP06488A
08/06/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/18/2004)
07/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP06488A
07/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2J66909
02/26/2003 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG381520
03/22/2002 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2002)
02/26/2002 — Insurance cancelled — TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA
CARGO · policy 6846953
04/08/1997 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/222108.