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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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JACOBSON TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 490378 · MC248236 · EIN 46-0416847 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
924 4TH AVE S, WAHPETON, ND, 58075
(800) 726-8615 · BRANDON BULSON
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 36.7% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 438
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $5M BIPD · policy GWL00773A · eff 07/01/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance355 pts
Unsafe Driving63 pts
Other20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance17 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.47D2-BRMMCAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
SD29
MN15
ND10
IA2
MI2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.58 | 1.61 | ≈19–26% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.18 | ≈24–31% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.21 | 6.18 | ≈75–79% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-31. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 50% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (2 OOS) · Tires 14% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 41 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 Roberts County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Roberts County, SD 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 87% · Seat belt 11% · Lighting / lamps 2%
• 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 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 41% · Following / lane / reckless 41% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 63%
393.47D2-BRMMCAD ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.658).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.185).
3. Other1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.47D2-BRMMCAD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | MANSTON, MN | ✓ | ||
| 04/21/2026 | HAVELOCK, MN | 5 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2025 | Marathon City, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer28 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRANDON BULSON
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1992-07-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) | 164259 | 5 VINs | strong |
| SCHWANTES TRANSPORT LLC | 3941068 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
08/18/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP21194N
07/19/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/17/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/01/2017 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWL00773A
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP21194N
07/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SAB004133503
07/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SAB004133502
06/06/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2016)
07/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SAB0041335-01
06/04/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2015)
07/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SAB0041335
06/04/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2014)
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy RLI2133738
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 028339581
08/26/2010 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 503427
08/19/2010 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 503427
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/490378.