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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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MARKS SALVAGE LLC
USDOT 2417678 · EIN 46-1528019
8089 HWY 2, SAGINAW, MN, 55779
(218) 729-6901 · MARK JOHNSON
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
2 / 18
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance18 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.40F-BNPB | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | 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 | 12.00 | 12.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
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, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LHLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9).
2. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.40F-BNPB
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 2 vehicles seen in inspections
2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MARK JOHNSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2019)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2013-06-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1246746 AB LTD | 2472897 | officer | strong |
| ABE JONES SEPTIC SERVICE INC | 741142 | officer | strong |
| ATZ LOGISTICS LLC | 1885548 | officer | strong |
| AUDUBON FORWARDING LLC | 3268126 | officer | strong |
| BIG SHRED LLC | 1309572 | officer | strong |
| CARGO PUSHERS LLC | 4168362 | officer | strong |
| CASTEEL AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION INCORPORATED | 442548 | officer | strong |
| CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARM SAFETY | 1737580 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ATZ LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 1885548, 2009).
Activity history (recent)
06/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2019)
06/27/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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