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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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CATER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3955132 · MC1473253 · EIN 88-4098794 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3411 SHEFFIELD AVE, HAMMOND, IN, 46327
(219) 615-1591 · BRIAN HALASCHAK
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
56 / 56
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 214
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Secura Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy A3451959 · eff 12/10/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving120 pts
Vehicle Maintenance94 pts
Other19 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLFY | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLIT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
IN15
IL3
WI2
KY1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.00 | 1.74 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.00 | 7.88 | ≈67–71% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 56% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Seat belt 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 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 53% (5 OOS) · Brakes 30% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• 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 38 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: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.5).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 | MELROSE TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/10/2025 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
28 truck24 trailer3 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN HALASCHAK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
56
Registered since
2022-09-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&N TRUCKING LLC | 1949153 | 7 VINs | strong |
| CATER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 3955126 | officer, email, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/09/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DE24MOT02276400
12/15/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/16/2025)
12/10/2025 — Insurance filed — Secura Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A3451959
12/10/2025 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DE24MOT02276400
02/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2024)
01/27/2024 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZP9300
01/09/2024 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZP9300
01/02/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/09/2024)
01/09/2023 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 3703087
11/04/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/18/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
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/3955132.