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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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MASON BROS COMPANY INC
USDOT 366386 · EIN 41-0397190
222 N E 4TH ST, WADENA, MN, 56482
(218) 631-2220 · GARY CARSTEN
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
48 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 325
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving150 pts
Vehicle Maintenance132 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance43 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MN17
WI6
IA2
MI2
SD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.20 | 3.01 | ≈48–55% (near 50) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.23 | 1.28 | ≈78–85% (over 50) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.23 | 6.96 | ≈67–71% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 1 new since the Oct 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 58% · False log / RODS 42% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (1 OOS) · Brakes 35% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 70% · Following / lane / reckless 23% · Phone / texting 7%
• 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 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Carlton County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Carlton County, MN 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 75%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.4).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 25%
395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.923).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | SWANVILLE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | HOWARD LAKE, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
29 truck27 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
GARY CARSTEN
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1989-09-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/30/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2023)
09/19/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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