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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 295027 · MC211602 · EIN 38-3083771 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4900 EAST COLONVILLE ROAD, CLARE, MI, 48617
(989) 386-7556 · STEVE S SCHUNK
85
Low risk
Risk factors
16 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
270 / 251
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
214 / 732
Crashes (24 mo)
16
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
West Bend Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 100111344 · eff 08/27/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance535 pts
Unsafe Driving194 pts
Other34 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 180 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MI73
IN29
OH15
IL11
NY10
KY10
NC10
TN9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.72 | 0.68 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.04 | ≈10–17% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.10 | 2.08 | ≈26–30% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 6 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 Berrien County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Berrien County, MI 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 47% · Speeding 28% · Seat belt 14%
• 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 53% · Hours exceeded 47%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Suspension / axle 34% (8 OOS) · Tires 28% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (2 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
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 31 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 21 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 44 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.54).
2. Other4 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLED
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 20%
393.104F3-C, 393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.575).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 16 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | GOSHEN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/28/2026 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 03/18/2026 | WALKER, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/19/2026 | Wayland Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/07/2025 | BLAIR TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2025 | Kent, NY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/23/2025 | MIDDLETON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/19/2025 | WINDSOR TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/08/2025 | RICHMOND, IN | ✓ | ||
| 05/30/2025 | GARFIELD TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 104 vehicles seen in inspections
51 trailer46 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVE S SCHUNK
Annual mileage
21.9M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
251
Registered since
1987-06-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE E DUSSEAU | 932467 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/27/2026 — Insurance filed — West Bend Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 100111344
05/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
21.9M mi reported (2026)
03/31/2020 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-766411-02
03/31/2019 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-766411-02
10/29/2015 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-766411-02
04/28/2015 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-766411-02
03/31/2015 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-766411-00
04/30/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L04301
03/31/2014 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L04301
03/31/2012 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL04301
08/28/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/11/2008 — Insurance name changed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L04301
04/07/2005 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
03/31/2004 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL775195
03/04/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2004)
06/27/2003 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL775195
03/31/2003 — Insurance replaced — GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK41008000000
04/02/2001 — Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP3100801-00
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