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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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PENNER INTERNATIONAL INC
USDOT 36281 · MC170594 · EIN 98-0083139 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
20 HWY 12 NORTH, STEINBACH, MB, R5G 1B7
(204) 346-5185 · TOM VAN DAM
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
322 / 293
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
221 / 893
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION — $1M BIPD · policy P04228275 · eff 08/31/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance688 pts
Unsafe Driving171 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance45 pts
Other36 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 120 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 52 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 24 |
Most inspected states
ND55
SD51
MN29
WI18
KS10
NY7
MT7
OH6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.58 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.21 | ≈39–46% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.43 | 3.45 | ≈41–45% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-10 · 12 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Other 12%
• 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 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 80% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 18% · False log / RODS 2%
• 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.
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 44% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (4 OOS) · Tires 24% (9 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: 29 inspections, 25 violations, 4 OOS, 16 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 3 OOS · 60%
393.9A-LHWS ×3, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.573).
2. Other7 viol · 1 OOS · 28%
393.47E ×3, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ 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 Driving2 viol · 8%
392.2LC, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.465).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LHWS ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 | BLENDON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | TAYLORSVILLE, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/09/2024 | Detroit, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/21/2024 | VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 109 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer53 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
TOM VAN DAM
Annual mileage
32.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
293
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TRANSX LTD | 180162 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PENNER FORWARDING INC | 2973371 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
32.6M mi reported (2025)
08/31/2025 — Insurance filed — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P04228275
08/31/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy P04200600
09/30/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000359450-1
08/31/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000359450-1
10/25/2023 — Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 612419262
10/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY · policy TM5154543
09/28/2023 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2023)
11/04/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy MIM 82 78 67
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY · policy TM5137735
04/27/2012 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
11/09/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
11/09/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
09/29/2004 — Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMC697507
09/10/2004 — Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMC697507
09/02/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/16/2004)
11/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy FAM077271
04/20/2000 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy FAMO77271
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