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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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BAJA TRUCKING LC
USDOT 3220475 · MC1007762 · EIN 83-3415870 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9930 W CEDAR WAPSI RD, CEDAR FALLS, IA, 50613
(319) 277-0939 · BRENT JONES
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
26 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
46 / 357
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WMC1902889 · eff 04/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance222 pts
Unsafe Driving96 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance45 pts
Other33 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLFY | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
IA23
IL5
MI3
MN2
NM2
CO2
WI1
LA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.61 | 3.47 | ≈54–61% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.97 | 1.06 | ≈71–78% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.22 | 4.54 | ≈52–56% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 1 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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Other 31% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 31% · False log / RODS 31%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 33% · Following / lane / reckless 26% · Seat belt 22%
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Sac County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sac County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 57% (2 OOS) · Brakes 20% · Lighting / lamps 17%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 35 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: 7 inspections, 15 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 53%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×3, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.48A-BIBD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.165).
2. Other4 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLFY, 392.60A-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.708).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | WATERLOO, IA | ✓ | ||
| 12/02/2025 | YORK, NE | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer25 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRENT JONES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
26
Registered since
2018-12-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHS TRANSPORT LLC | 4172739 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AA ROOFTOPS INC | 1811733 | officer | strong |
| ACTIVE TRANSPORTERS LLC | 1600294 | officer | strong |
| ALOHA COURIER COMPANY | 1886959 | officer | strong |
| BAJA TRUCKING LC | 623116 | email, phone | strong |
| BARR-J ENTERPRISES | 1691758 | officer | strong |
| BHR LLC | 3143241 | officer | strong |
| BRENT JONES | 2191193 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ACTIVE TRANSPORTERS LLC (USDOT 1600294, 2007).
Activity history (recent)
05/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2025)
05/06/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92822G
04/09/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2021)
04/01/2021 — Insurance filed — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WMC1902889
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92822G
04/01/2019 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92822G
03/04/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92822G
02/27/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2019)
12/31/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/10/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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