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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC
USDOT 242293 · EIN 20-3001031
220 PONDEROSA RD, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283
(507) 644-6900 · JOSH SOUTH
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
45 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 390
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance345 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Other18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MN26
SD6
ND4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.86 | 1.86 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.92 | 9.92 | ≈92–96% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 41% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (1 OOS) · Tires 14% (4 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cass County, ND · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cass County, ND to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 60% · Speeding 34% · Other 6%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 15 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
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, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55C1-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.44).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.395).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 11%
395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.053).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2025 | HENRYVILLE, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
23 truck19 trailer13 other8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSH SOUTH
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
38
Registered since
1984-02-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
10/08/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2023)
02/03/1984 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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