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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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COS LLC
USDOT 2496282 · MC1376430 · EIN 46-4194541 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
501 48TH AVE W, WILLISTON, ND, 58801
(701) 572-1832 · PENNY BROWN
34
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 66.7% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 50% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
20 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
8 / 212
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy ECA3150008-13 · eff 03/04/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate66.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate50% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance327 pts
Driver Fitness23 pts
Other21 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 28 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
ND5
WY3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.86 | 0.86 | ≈20–27% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.10 | 2.33 | ≈61–68% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 2.30 | 2.56 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22.62 | 21.61 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-04-18. “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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Suspension / axle 23% (1 OOS) · Brakes 23% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (3 OOS)
• Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle and driver 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 100% (3 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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.
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | ND | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/15/2026 | I-94, MT | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | ND | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 11 vehicles seen in inspections
6 truck3 incomplete vehicle1 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
PENNY BROWN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2014-04-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| H 4 TRUCKING LLC | 2074283 | officer | strong |
| MOSBY MECHANICAL CO INC | 1951528 | officer | strong |
| WILLIAM BROWN | 1157824 | officer | strong |
| STATELINE SERVICES INC | 2136935 | phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: H 4 TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2074283, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
03/16/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/04/2022 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECA3150008-13
04/16/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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