VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BARANKO BROTHERS INC
USDOT 498965 · MC920870 · EIN 45-0353397 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3048 HWY 22 NORTH, DICKINSON, ND, 58602
(701) 483-5868 · SHAWN HAYDEN
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
32 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 338
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA — $1M BIPD · policy 0L975858 · eff 02/02/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance174 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance72 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance61 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other11 pts
Unsafe Driving11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 172.516C2-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
ND18
MT10
KS3
SD3
IA2
NE1
US1
WY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.32 | 0.26 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.89 | 0.82 | ≈68–75% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.26 | 0.20 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.45 | 3.42 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.33 | 1.39 | — | ▲ worse |
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. “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 69% · False log / RODS 23% · Log / ELD device 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in McKenzie County, ND · medium impact
• Review the inspections from McKenzie County, ND to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 37% · Tires 23% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 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 23 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: 5 inspections, 6 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
177.823A-HMTVMMCNID, 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2. Other2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLED ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.588).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLED ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer15 incomplete vehicle10 truck
Company profile
Officer
SHAWN HAYDEN
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1992-09-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL INDUSTRIES INC | 1538758 | email, phone | strong |
| MUDDY WATER TRUCKING LLC | 3811344 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
02/02/2023 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0L975858
02/02/2023 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6945L736
07/10/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/23/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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