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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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PAT FRUTH INC
USDOT 466972 · MC235831 · EIN 41-1679555 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
17307 COUNTY ROAD 7 NW, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320
(320) 558-4200 · PATRICK FRUTH
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
45 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
151 / 748
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP43200A · eff 09/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance446 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance201 pts
Unsafe Driving91 pts
Other23 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 28 | |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
SD22
WA22
MT20
ND18
UT12
NM12
KS8
CA7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.26 | 2.33 | ≈32–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.69 | 0.75 | ≈82–89% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.71 | 3.63 | ≈45–49% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 2 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 21% · Log / ELD device 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Reno County, KS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Reno County, KS 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 43% · Speeding 38% · Other 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 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 33% (1 OOS) · Brakes 30% (2 OOS) · Tires 26% (8 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 25 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: 14 inspections, 8 violations, 3 OOS, 8 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.47A-BCFSAD, 393.45D-B, 396.5B-HWSL
✓ 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
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.782).
2. Other3 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLED
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 13%
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.518).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 | MT | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
33 truck30 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PATRICK FRUTH
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
1991-12-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 33 carriers
Shares identifiers with 33 carriers (32 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC | 576568 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PAT FRUTH LOGISTICS INC | 2232321 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2025)
09/10/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0001956
09/01/2018 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP43200A
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0001956
08/14/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2018)
09/26/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP32598A
09/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP32598A
08/30/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/01/2016)
11/30/2011 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP32598A
11/15/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2007)
09/01/2005 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3037863
08/05/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/02/2005)
09/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7700128002-021
08/05/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2004)
10/03/2002 — Insurance cancelled — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IN-200056-01
06/19/2002 — Insurance cancelled — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TSM000186
05/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TSM000186
10/04/2001 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TSL00023001
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