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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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LAKESIDE SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 257331 · MC182906 · EIN 45-4159666 · NOT AUTHORIZED
2855 US 40, VERDI, NV, 89439
(775) 345-6900 · JAMES W. FERNHOFF
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
52 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 68
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance63 pts
Other14 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2SLSCR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
CA31
NV13
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | 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 | 2.05 | 2.05 | ≈21–25% | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-10-24. “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 Nevada County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Nevada County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 19% · Tires 16% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14%
• 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 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | NV | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
21 truck20 trailer14 other10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES W. FERNHOFF
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
34
Registered since
1985-04-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/14/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCR 0000498-00
01/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
09/29/2014 — Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 60417867
09/02/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2014)
06/21/2013 — Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207C
09/29/2012 — Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207C
05/07/2012 — Insurance name changed — MAX AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MAXA4IM0047460
05/07/2012 — Insurance name changed — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207C
04/02/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2012)
02/22/2012 — Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207C
09/29/2011 — Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207B
09/02/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2011)
10/30/2010 — Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207A
09/29/2010 — Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 180207A
05/09/2010 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
CARGO · policy MAXN4IM0005172
10/30/2009 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RM01393-00
09/29/2009 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RM01393-00
05/09/2009 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 5379392
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