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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CROSSCOUNTRY FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC
USDOT 313378 · MC209657 · EIN 45-0355620 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1841 HANCOCK DRIVE, BISMARCK, ND, 58501
(701) 222-8498 · ERIC BISCHKE
30
High risk
Risk factors
3 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
450 / 507
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
403 / 1502
Crashes (24 mo)
17 · 3 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — $1M BIPD · policy 019896247 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1261 pts
Unsafe Driving114 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance62 pts
Other51 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 210 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 64 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 60 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.102C2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 42 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 40 |
Most inspected states
MT70
CO64
NM55
KS44
ND26
WY23
MN19
SD16
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.11 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.06 | 3.00 | ≈45–49% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.16 | 0.16 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 3 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 34% · Other 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 96% · Hours exceeded 4%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 13 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 33% (12 OOS) · Tires 29% (15 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (7 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 27 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: 39 inspections, 31 violations, 5 OOS, 24 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 5 OOS · 58%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.295).
2. Other10 viol · 32%
393.48A ×4, 395.3A3II ×3, 393.47E
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 3%
392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 75 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.173).
Repeat offenders: 393.48A ×4, 395.3A3II ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 17 in 24 months · 3 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | BEATTY, NV | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/02/2026 | SIOUX FALLS, SD | ✓ | ||
| 01/08/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 12/18/2025 | DENVER, CO | ✓ | ||
| 09/05/2025 | HURICANE, UT | ✓ | ||
| 07/19/2025 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | ✓ | ||
| 07/11/2025 | I-90, MT | 1 | ||
| 05/15/2025 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/13/2025 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/07/2025 | NOT IN CITY, NM | ✓ |
Equipment — 104 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer48 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERIC BISCHKE
Annual mileage
27.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
507
Registered since
1988-04-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATS TRUCKING INC | 331007 | officer | strong |
| MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO | 133956 | officer | strong |
| NEBRASKA TRANSPORT INC | 3060630 | officer, phone, address | strong |
| NORTH AMERICAN LEASING INC | 3586002 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
| NORTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC | 3467890 | officer | strong |
| PRICE TRUCK LINE INC | 69396 | officer, mailing | strong |
| R A C TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | 185185 | officer | strong |
| ROYAL BLUE TRANSPORT LLC | 3623168 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO (USDOT 133956, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
05/31/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 019896247
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 019896247
05/01/2026 — Insurance ended — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
policy 019896247
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-916270-9
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 019896247
12/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
27.0M mi reported (2024)
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13640
11/20/2023 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106001676
11/20/2023 — Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13640
10/23/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13640
10/17/2023 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2023)
10/17/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2023)
10/17/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2023)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 106001676
10/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 106001676
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106001676
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3329704
08/31/2020 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106001676
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