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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2883078· MC967740· CARRIER· EIN 81-2273567
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BEST OIL COMPANY JACK'S OIL DISTRIBUTING

Legal: BEST OIL LLC

440 HWY 4 SOUTH, TRIMONT, MN, 56176(507) 831-4450tolson@bestoilcompany.comNICOLE STAPLES
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Vehicle OOS
9.1%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.9%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
94
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
3 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 01/07/2026
Authority
Active
4 past revocations
Registered
10 yrs
since 04/26/2016
  • Authority revoked 4 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 7 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC967740

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property, Private
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 12/02/2025
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.· policy 6053695
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84eff 01/07/2026
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)· policy 100224738
Authority history (6) ▾
12/05/2025BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2026)
12/05/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/17/2025)
12/16/2024BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2025)
09/30/2021BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2021)
10/18/2019PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED
05/17/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (9)
  1. FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/202401/07/2026
  2. MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)$1MName Changed
    SURETY · eff 10/15/202401/07/2026
  3. FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/202412/02/2025
  4. MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/15/202301/10/2025
  5. MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 10/15/202310/15/2024
  6. STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/02/201606/01/2024
  7. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/202110/21/2023
  8. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 10/01/202110/15/2023
  9. INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/15/201909/30/2021

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle33 inspections · 9.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver52 inspections · 1.9% OOS · National 6.7%

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in St. Louis County, MN

Medium impact

9 of 25 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in St. Louis County, MN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from St. Louis County, MN 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 17% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Speeding4 viol64%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 64%
Load securement1 viol22%
  • 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× · 22%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol14%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 14%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 11 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 24% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing2 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 viol93%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 93%
Log / ELD device1 viol7%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 7%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 12 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 30% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing18 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps5 viol41%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 19%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 11%
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 8%
Brakes2 OOS8 viol40%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× · 26%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 11%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 3%
Tires1 viol10%
Emergency equipment3 viol6%
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× · 6%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 22 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Holding steady
7
Inspections
7
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 43%Vehicle Maintenance 29%Other 29%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
3 violations · 43% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS2×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations · 29% of recent
Do this
  • 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
3Other
2 violations · 29% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 395.8AHOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

72
Inspections
68
Violations
5
Out-of-service
257
CSA points
8
Crashes
3
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

53 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

23 trailer 21 truck 9 incomplete vehicle
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 7×
3AKJHPDV1NSNG7960· PAU7360 MN
2020 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 7×
1PMKA4522L7105556· 7276STV MN
2023 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 6×
1PMKA4427P7118570· 5236STY MN
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHTDV3LSLG8589· PAT6625 MN
2019 POLAR TANK TRAILERseen 3×
1PMS24523K8015869· 6705STU MN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHPDV3PSNW4131· PAV7872 MN
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJHTDVXRLUR4781· PAV8676 MN
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJHTDV8RLUR4780· PAV8677 MN
2023 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 3×
1PMKA4429P7118571· 5243STY MN
1983 INTERNATIONAL MA025seen 3×
3HAMMAAN4DL237651· YCA7222 MN
2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SDseen 3×
1FVHG3DV0NHNG5265· YCB8537 MN
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHTDV1LSLG8588· PAT6624 MN
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHTDV8LSLG8586· PAT6588 MN
2022 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 2×
3AKJGNDV8NDNJ9324· PAU7363 MN
2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SDseen 2×
1FVHG3DV3MHMN8245· YBY0667 MN
2002 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAB432027H65768· 6863STR MN
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHTDVXLSLG8587· PAT6623 MN
2020 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMKA4524L7105557· 7277STV MN
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHTDV4KSKP1680· PAT6134 MN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHPDV5PSNW4132· PAV7989 MN
2023 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMKA4420P7118572· 0199STZ MN
2019 POLAR TANK TRAILERseen 2×
1PMS2452XK8015870· 6703STU MN
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHTDV8KSKP1679· PAT6133 MN
2023 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMKA4422P7118573· 0400STZ MN
2020 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMKA4520L7105555· 7275STV MN
2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SDseen 2×
1FVHG3DV1MHMN8244· YBY0668 MN
2023 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZDP9X4PJ234753· PAW9772 MN
2020 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTSA4524L7109401· 1911STW MN
PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1NPBGGGG90D455382· PAX1047 MN
2013 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAB4424D7H78413· 9349STW MN

+ 23 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

4

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
73
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
54
54 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.7M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi30 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi24 drivers
Company officer
NICOLE STAPLES
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2016-04-26
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-17
Census status
Active

Fleet: 38 trucks · 35 owned tractors · 6 owned trailers · 3 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

5
Connected carriers
1
Fleet-transfer links
6
Most shared VINs
2
Strong links
Strong· 2
1
JACK'S OIL DISTRIBUTING INC
USDOT 823294Active· EDEN VALLEY, MN
Strong
Shared VIN · 6
1XKYDP9X7PJ2548155HTAM4524D7H783075HTSA4524L71094015HTAB4424D7H784135HTAB432477H722145HTSA4526P7119353
2
S & N EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2360196Active· LEE, ME
Strong
Officer
Medium· 1
NUWAY-K&H COOPERATIVE
USDOT 375131Active· TRIMONT, MN
Medium
MailingAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

19 events
  1. 04/17/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.7M mi reported (2025)

  2. 01/07/2026Insurance filed — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 100224738

  3. 01/07/2026Insurance name changed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 6053695

  4. 01/07/2026Insurance name changed — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)

    SURETY · policy 100224738

  5. 12/05/2025BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2026)

  6. 12/05/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/17/2025)

  7. 12/02/2025Insurance filed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6053695

  8. 12/02/2025Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 6053695

  9. 01/10/2025Insurance cancelled — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)

    SURETY · policy 100224738

  10. 12/16/2024BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2025)

  11. 10/15/2024Insurance replaced — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)

    SURETY · policy 100224738

  12. 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIL15000010

  13. 10/21/2023Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 0746296

  14. 10/15/2023Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 0746296

  15. 09/30/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2021)

  16. 09/30/2021Insurance cancelled — INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy SAIFSU0746296

  17. 10/18/2019PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
  18. 05/17/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  19. 04/26/2016Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-17
Reported mileage
2,725,733 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 6:48 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.