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Generated Oct 9, 2026
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CONTACT CARTAGE INC
USDOT 493936 · MC255448 · EIN 41-1411877 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1912 NE BROADWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413
(612) 331-4780 · ERIC VALDER
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
61 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
17 / 373
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy MCP93470A · eff 01/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance385 pts
Unsafe Driving111 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.207C-SSLMS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.3A1-STC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.102C2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
MN13
WI4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.64 | ≈40–47% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.94 | 6.94 | ≈67–71% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
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 Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, 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 64% · Following / lane / reckless 23% · Other 14%
• 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 20 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
Driver Fitness 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: 2 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.48A-BIBD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-B
✓ 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
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.205).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.95F, 396.3A1-BOS, 390.9-SLL
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | OAKDALE, MN | 3 | ✓ | |
| 10/23/2025 | FORT SNELLING, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer12 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERIC VALDER
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
47
Registered since
1992-08-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC | 272811 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2023 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP93470A
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZB8889
02/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP 4701D
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP 4701D
11/17/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2006)
11/17/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2006)
10/08/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/07/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/11/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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