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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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GOWAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC
USDOT 426323 · EIN 45-0435648
3596 15TH STREET NE, OSLO, MN, 56744
(701) 699-5171 · MICHAEL GOWAN
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 60% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
115 / 71
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
20 / 426
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate60% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance518 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Other12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 76 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 72 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
ND15
MN5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.48 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.97 | 0.97 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16.76 | 16.76 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-26. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (1 OOS) · Brakes 33% (1 OOS) · Tires 14% (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 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Clay County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clay County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 70% · Following / lane / reckless 30%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 9 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
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: 3 inspections, 16 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 1 OOS · 69%
393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 12.57).
2. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 13%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.728).
3. Other2 viol · 13%
393.47E, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLI ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | ND | ✓ | ||
| 01/07/2026 | GRAND FORKS, ND | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
19 truck13 other4 incomplete vehicle3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL GOWAN
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
71
Registered since
1990-11-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G FARMS LLP | 3068739 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
11/02/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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