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Generated Oct 9, 2026
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TITAN MACHINERY INC
USDOT 314381 · MC354407 · EIN 45-0357838 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
644 EAST BEATON DRIVE, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
(701) 356-0130 · BRYAN KNUTSON
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
536 / 616
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
123 / 829
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Federated Service Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 9135563 · eff 08/01/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance584 pts
Unsafe Driving138 pts
Other77 pts
Driver Fitness71 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 128 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 66 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 56 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 32 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
MN25
NE23
IA18
SD17
CO11
KS8
ND8
WI5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.28 | 0.24 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.34 | 0.36 | ≈84–88% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.20 | 4.29 | ≈52–56% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.25 | 0.26 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 4 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 66% · Seat belt 30% · Following / lane / reckless 4%
• 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 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 22% (9 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22% · Tires 21% (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 20 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: 14 inspections, 33 violations, 7 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance16 viol · 4 OOS · 48%
396.17C-PI ×5, 393.95A1 ×4, 393.43DBMA ×3
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.15).
2. Other13 viol · 1 OOS · 39%
393.95F ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×5, 393.95A1 ×4, 393.43DBMA ×3, 393.95F ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | LINO LAKES, MN | ✓ | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Not Reported, NE | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/11/2025 | IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2025 | RURAL, SD | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
32 incomplete vehicle21 trailer19 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRYAN KNUTSON
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
198
Registered since
1988-05-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOOS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1341034 | officer | strong |
| MILLICOMA LOGGING LLC | 1983869 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2025)
08/20/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 5932194
08/01/2016 — Insurance filed — Federated Service Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9135563
08/01/2016 — Insurance ended — Federated Mutual Insurance Company
policy 9128170
08/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 5932194
02/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 501150A
01/21/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2014)
08/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 501150A
08/28/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9128169
08/03/2004 — Insurance name changed — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 156125C
08/01/2004 — Insurance filed — Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9128170
05/19/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/03/2004)
05/03/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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