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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BIVIO TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS COMPANY LLC
USDOT 2611556 · MC22572 · EIN 47-3475314 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6342 BYSTRUM ROAD, CERES, CA, 95307
(209) 272-3000 · DAN LEONARD
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
120 / 91
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
229 / 729
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB 309254 · eff 03/01/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance612 pts
Other84 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance54 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 52 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| 393.75B-TF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
CA229
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.08 | 2.07 | ≈25–29% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 Solano County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Solano County, CA 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 75% · Speeding 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 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 87% · False log / RODS 13% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 38% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (2 OOS) · Tires 13% (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 16 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: 18 inspections, 22 violations, 2 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 2 OOS · 59%
393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 393.201B-FR ×2
✓ 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
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.56).
2. Other8 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.173).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 393.201B-FR ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer25 truck16 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAN LEONARD
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
91
Registered since
2015-04-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 23 carriers
Shares identifiers with 23 carriers (20 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLK TRANSPORT LLC | 3278328 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HILLVIEW FARMS | 1554250 | officer | strong |
| MARGARITAVILLE LLC | 2499502 | officer | strong |
| R OLIVERA TRUCKING LLC | 3592398 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SKY HUNTER LOGISTICS LLC | 3866807 | 2 VINs | medium |
| WEST COAST GRAPE FARMING INC | 2734914 | phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HILLVIEW FARMS (USDOT 1554250, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
4.2M mi reported (2024)
10/21/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
09/30/2021 — Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy CMS0327947
09/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy CMS0327947
05/05/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/01/2017 — Insurance filed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 309254
04/17/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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