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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 2, 2026
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ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC
USDOT 242597 · MC173128 · EIN 41-1534122 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2244 197TH STREET EAST, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320
(320) 558-9307 · MARISSA BAME-SCHERMER
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
61 / 510
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0044278001 · eff 07/07/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance416 pts
Unsafe Driving75 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance51 pts
Other21 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MN21
ND11
AR5
WI4
IA3
SD3
MI2
WA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.74 | 2.79 | ≈32–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.32 | 0.33 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.79 | 5.77 | ≈70–74% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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 Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, MN 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 40% · Speeding 32% · Seat belt 28%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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 47% · Following / lane / reckless 41% · False log / RODS 6%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 35% · Tires 35% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• 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.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 15 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance8 viol · 53%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×5, 395.24 ×2, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.24).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 27%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C2-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.343).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.055).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×5, 395.24 ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | ROGERS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2025 | MOORHEAD, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer22 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARISSA BAME-SCHERMER
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1984-02-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARFSTEN BROKERAGE INC | 2223256 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
08/07/2023 — Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0044278001
07/07/2023 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0044278001
07/07/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0044278001
07/03/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2023)
07/03/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2023)
10/23/2015 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP89380A
10/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP89380A
09/28/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2015)
09/28/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2015)
10/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF657877
08/17/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF657877
10/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751500-3608-081
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 236256 1006
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS IU5292
10/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP91259F
12/13/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP78316A
01/06/1998 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP78316A
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/242597.