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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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GRS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3492543 · MC1149964 · EIN 85-3104781 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
16903 COUNTY HIGHWAY X, CHIPPEWA FLS, WI, 54729
(715) 861-5611 · GARY MINCOFF
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
44 / 45
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 264
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZG1171 · eff 01/06/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance204 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance35 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Other24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
WI18
MN14
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.65 | 0.65 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.35 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.66 | 3.66 | ≈39–43% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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 St. Croix County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Croix County, WI 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
Speeding 60% · Following / lane / reckless 40%
• 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 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 80% · Log / ELD device 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 39% (1 OOS) · Tires 25% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21%
• 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 22 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: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.45C-BSG
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.745).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/27/2025 | HIXON, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer28 truck
Company profile
Officer
GARY MINCOFF
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
2020-09-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS TRANSPORTATION INC | 2265419 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GRS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2265419, 2012).
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
02/10/2021 — Insurance name changed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZG1171
01/08/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2021)
01/06/2021 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZG1171
01/06/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZG1171
10/30/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/23/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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