CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2357298· MC808468· CARRIER· EIN 46-1314894
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KLMB TRANSPORTATION INC

8201 HICKORY STREET NE, FRIDLEY, MN, 55432(763) 291-9101marchik_12@hotmail.comMARK KARACHENETS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Harco National Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
26.9%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
6%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC808468

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 06/11/2025
Harco National Insurance Company· policy GAT0005006
Authority history (4) ▾
05/15/2025CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2025)
05/15/2017CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2017)
12/14/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2015)
01/17/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history8 insurers on record
Filing timeline (10)
  1. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/11/202406/11/2025
  2. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/11/202306/11/2024
  3. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/11/202206/11/2023
  4. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/11/201707/18/2022
  5. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/11/201706/11/2022
  6. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/10/201606/11/2017
  7. PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/10/201501/10/2016
  8. NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/10/201501/10/2016
  9. UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/10/201301/10/2015
  10. UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/10/201501/10/2015

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle26 inspections · 26.9% OOS · National 22%
Driver67 inspections · 6% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

67 inspections · 33 violations (6 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

67
Inspections
33
Violations
6
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • NY4
  • IL3
  • WI3
  • OH3
  • PA3
  • MN2
  • UT2
  • OR1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in St. Croix County, WI

Medium impact

5 of 29 violations in the last 12 months (17%) came from inspections in St. Croix County, WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from St. Croix County, WI 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 49% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing19 violations (24 mo)
Speeding8 viol48%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 18%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 17%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 12%
Following / lane / reckless5 viol22%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 18%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 4%
Other4 viol13%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 9%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 3%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× · 1%
Phone / texting1 viol12%
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× · 12%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 39% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing12 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS2 OOS5 viol52%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 38%
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance2× · 14%
Following / lane / reckless1 OOS4 viol45%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim2× · 23%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 22%
Log / ELD device3 viol4%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 2%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 2%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 20 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 50% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing20 violations · 6 OOS (24 mo)
Tires4 OOS4 viol38%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 38%
Brakes1 OOS4 viol25%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 11%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 10%
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× · 4%
Lighting / lamps4 viol19%
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 10%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 3%
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× · 3%
Emergency equipment2 viol7%
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× · 3%
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× · 3%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Holding steady
6
Inspections
8
Violations
1
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Hours-of-Service Compliance 50%Vehicle Maintenance 25%Unsafe Driving 13%Other 13%
Focus here first
1Hours-of-Service Compliance
4 violations · 50% of recent
  • 395.8E-HOSPD×2HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations · 1 OOS · 25% of recent
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 13% of recent
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
Do this
  • Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
  • Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

92
Inspections
116
Violations
14
Out-of-service
531
CSA points
7
Crashes
27
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

52 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

26 trailer 24 truck 1 incomplete vehicle 1 other
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 7×
4V4NC9EH4PN315658· PZB0480 MN
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 7×
1GR1A0624RW620487· STA9619 MN
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 5×
1GR1A0629PW455131· 8138STY MN
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 5×
4V4WC9EHXPN313126· PZA1099 MN
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 5×
4V4NC9EH2PN322155· PZA9238 MN
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GR1A062XRW620896· STA9897 MN
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 4×
4V4NC9EH8RN658878· PZA8249 MN
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0621RW620494· STA9688 MN
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH9SN658880· 02657079 MN
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0620RW620485· STA9617 MN
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH6PN315676· PZA9764 MN
2015 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRAA062XFW700372· STC1017 MN
2021 HINO Incomplete Vehicleseen 3×
5PVNJ8AV0M5T50300· YCF9376 MN
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH6RN658877· PZA8261 MN
1988 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRAA0628JW102077· 8492STZ MN
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0624PW455148· 8139STY MN
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH8NN296240· PAV2383 MN
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH8PN615106· PZB2957 MN
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH1RN626399· PZA4778 MN
2016 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0628GW702283· 1557STZ MN
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH4RN658876· PZA8299 MN
2021 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH6MN268421· PAU0914 MN
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0627RW523459· STA9693 MN
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EH4LN232407· PAU9307 MN
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH8PN304095· PZB1564 MN
2015 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0626FW702393· 8637STW MN
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0628PW455153· STB5854 MN
2015 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0622FW700379· STC1093 MN
2017 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH6HN992275· PAV2198 MN
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH7LN230369· PAS7995 MN

+ 22 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
30
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
27
30 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.4M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi4 drivers
Company officer
MARK KARACHENETS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2012-11-14
Last MCS-150 update
2025-12-22
Census status
Active

Fleet: 30 trucks · 29 owned tractors · 37 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or addresses with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

7
Connected carriers
6
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
WAYMORE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 621780Active· FRIDLEY, MN
Medium
MailingAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

17 events
  1. 12/22/2025MCS-150 update filed

    4.4M mi reported (2025)

  2. 06/11/2025Insurance filed — Harco National Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GAT0005006

  3. 06/11/2025Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 011-79-9462

  4. 05/15/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2025)

  5. 06/11/2024Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF012779

  6. 06/11/2023Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9045115

  7. 07/18/2022Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN216721

  8. 06/11/2022Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN216721

  9. 06/11/2017Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA0714189

  10. 05/15/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2017)

  11. 01/10/2016Insurance cancelled — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.

    CARGO · policy 811501-0533075Y

  12. 01/10/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS042277

  13. 12/14/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2015)

  14. 01/10/2015Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2012908

  15. 01/10/2015Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2012908

  16. 01/17/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  17. 11/14/2012Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Compliance review
Rated
Last review
2017-01-06
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-12-22
Reported mileage
4,359,906 mi (2025)

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