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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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PUMP & METER SERVICE INC
USDOT 444765 · EIN 41-1710183
11303 EXCELSIOR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN, 55343-7479
(952) 933-4800 · JOE NELSON
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 14.3% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
77 / 67
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 178
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate14.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving66 pts
Vehicle Maintenance56 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance36 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 32 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 395.8F01 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MN10
SD5
IA3
WI3
ND2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.73 | 0.76 | ≈22–29% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.95 | 0.99 | ≈70–77% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 1.34 | 1.39 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.91 | 1.81 | ≈18–22% | ▼ better |
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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Other 58% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 42%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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 MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 48% · Other 23% · Seat belt 21%
• 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 12 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 39% · Emergency equipment 21% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 21%
• 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 10 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.95A1, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.432).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
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 0.548).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
393.95F
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle4 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOE NELSON
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
1991-05-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC PARTNERS LLC | 2427098 | officer | strong |
| CFCC | 2651523 | officer | strong |
| JOE NELSON | 894992 | officer | strong |
| JOE NELSON | 1442859 | officer | strong |
| JOE NELSON | 1121948 | officer | strong |
| JOE NELSON | 787962 | officer | strong |
| LONEEAGLE TRUCKING LLC | 1826030 | officer | strong |
| NELSON BROTHERS MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT LLC | 451794 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
05/02/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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