VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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JOE ZAPUTIL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 224842 · MC164465 · EIN 42-1323776 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
18815 HIGHWAY T14, MYSTIC, IA, 52574
(641) 647-2293 · JUSTIN ZAPUTIL
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
16 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 100
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF009546 · eff 05/01/2025
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 Maintenance56 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2SLSNC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
MS5
AR4
CA4
NC3
GA3
CO2
MO2
OK2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.15 | 1.19 | ≈11–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.17 | ≈22–29% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.35 | 2.08 | ≈22–26% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Delaware County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Delaware County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 83% · Speeding 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · False log / RODS 33%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 11 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (1 OOS) · Load securement 27% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 12 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: 5 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.110B3-C, 392.2SLSNC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.763).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
JUSTIN ZAPUTIL
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
1982-11-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GUITER | 3071267 | 7 VINs | strong |
| DONALD MENDENHALL | 3071286 | 3 VINs | strong |
| JUSTIN ZAPUTIL | 3069784 | officer, phone, address | strong |
| BELLINGER TRUCKING LLC | 2941253 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RIDE ALONG TRUCKING LLC | 4383583 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2025 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF009546
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000785
05/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0007229
04/04/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2024)
04/04/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2024)
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0172477001
06/07/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP81406A
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP81406A
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
11/08/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2005)
11/08/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2005)
03/05/1998 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T 030168
01/30/1998 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T 030168
01/30/1998 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP81406A
02/15/1995 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321-021988-2
11/19/1991 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT 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/224842.