VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BERNER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 268464 · MC179637 · EIN 34-1265815 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5885 CROWN ROAD N W, DOVER, OH, 44622
(330) 343-5812 · BLAKE KNISELY
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
78 / 81
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
86 / 652
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Canal Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CT664819001 · eff 06/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance442 pts
Unsafe Driving147 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance62 pts
Other26 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
OH54
PA14
IN9
MI3
WV3
KY3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.00 | 2.00 | ≈27–34% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.91 | 3.95 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.62 | 0.65 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 2 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 Trumbull County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Trumbull County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 52% · Seat belt 38% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 21 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 75% · False log / RODS 25%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 6 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 43% (4 OOS) · Tires 29% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14% (1 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 30 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: 9 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.933).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 38%
392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.5).
3. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS1, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 392.16-D ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | CANTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2026 | MIFFLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | SUGARCREEK, OH | ✓ | ||
| 11/24/2025 | MIFFLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 4 | ✓ | |
| 02/16/2025 | PAINT (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 91 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer23 truck20 incomplete vehicle7 other
Company profile
Officer
BLAKE KNISELY
Annual mileage
5.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
81
Registered since
1986-01-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.0M mi reported (2025)
06/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT664819001
06/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 664819001
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 213012001
06/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700605
06/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700604
06/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700603
06/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700602
06/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700601
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700601
06/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360935
05/05/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
06/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 359370
05/06/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2013)
06/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CGT356425
05/07/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2012)
06/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 355359
05/05/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
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/268464.