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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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DUTCH FARMS INC
USDOT 369015 · MC302889 · EIN 35-1698884 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
700 E 107TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60628
(773) 660-0900 · BRIAN HEDGE
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
55 / 55
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 201
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $2M BIPD · policy 2429520 · eff 02/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance129 pts
Unsafe Driving62 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
IL12
WI6
IN6
MI4
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.22 | 1.22 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.82 | 4.82 | ≈53–57% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · Speeding 48%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 39% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% · Brakes 23% (1 OOS)
• 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 30 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, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
393.203C, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ 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 0.915).
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 25%
376.11D1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | HORTONIA, WI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/10/2026 | Chicago, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/15/2025 | ELK GROVE, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer22 truck13 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN HEDGE
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
48
Registered since
1989-10-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & S MEATS INC | 472462 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/01/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2429520
02/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2425245
04/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
07/18/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/26/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP139560A
04/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2925245
01/26/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/03/2019)
11/04/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RMCA 3593776
04/01/2000 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy C 0269663
05/04/1998 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/20/2000)
09/17/1997 — Insurance cancelled — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy BMO9750721832
05/14/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/08/1997)
10/05/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/369015.