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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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INSULATION DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 421403 · MC655861 · EIN 41-1358695 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8303 AUDUBON ROAD, CHANHASSEN, MN, 55317
(952) 279-6400 · JOSEPH NOVOGRATZ
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
256 / 191
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
472 / 690
Crashes (24 mo)
10 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Depositors Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy ACP BAPD 3008909319 · eff 07/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance400 pts
Unsafe Driving217 pts
Driver Fitness54 pts
Other51 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 50 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 50 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 34 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
CA111
NY40
FL31
WA31
PA18
CO17
MD15
VT14
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.57 | ≈24–31% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈22–26% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.92 | 0.88 | ≈7–11% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 6 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 38% · Phone / texting 23% · Other 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 86% · False log / RODS 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (1 OOS) · Brakes 26% (6 OOS) · Tires 17% (3 OOS)
• 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 5 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: 62 inspections, 22 violations, 2 OOS, 55 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 1 OOS · 41%
393.9A-LCL ×4, 393.53B-B, 393.55D2-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 63 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.69).
2. Other9 viol · 41%
392.2-SLLEQP, 393.47E, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 14%
392.16-D, 392.2-INAT, 392.2-DMOVE
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 95 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.465).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LCL ×4
🎓 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 — 10 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | RURAL, LA | 2 | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2026 | POWHATAN, VA | ✓ | ||
| 05/26/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/20/2026 | GONZALES, LA | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2025 | US 191, MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/19/2025 | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX | 1 | ||
| 07/31/2025 | LODI, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 07/28/2025 | WHITE HOUSE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 03/26/2025 | SAN LEANDRO, CA | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | COLFAX, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
44 incomplete vehicle7 truck6 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH NOVOGRATZ
Annual mileage
6.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
150
Registered since
1990-09-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 72 carriers
Shares identifiers with 72 carriers (71 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 5 VINs | strong |
| HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | 4 VINs | strong |
| INSULATION DISTRIBUTORS INC | 7423391 | email, phone | strong |
| 716 TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS LLC | 4064311 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FASTENAL COMPANY | 242294 | 2 VINs | medium |
| OWENS DELIVERY SERVICES LLC | 4110839 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.8M mi reported (2023)
08/04/2020 — Insurance name changed — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPD 3008909319
07/02/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2020)
07/01/2020 — Insurance filed — Depositors Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ACP BAPD 3008909319
07/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPD 3008909319
12/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 0 853 535
12/03/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2019)
09/06/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Excess · policy CCU0220078
12/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0220078
12/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0220078
09/12/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/19/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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