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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FARMERS COOPERATIVE
USDOT 54928 · EIN 47-0155629
208 WEST DEPOT, DORCHESTER, NE, 68343
(402) 946-2211 · BRIAN KOHOUT
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
279 / 314
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 236
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance91 pts
Unsafe Driving74 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance63 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 177.823A-HMTVMCMID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NE19
KS5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.29 | 0.30 | ≈8–15% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.87 | 6.16 | ≈63–67% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3.00 | 3.15 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
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 Gage County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Gage County, NE 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 86% · 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 6 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
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 36% (1 OOS) · Tires 35% · Brakes 13%
• 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 35 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: 3 inspections, 5 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance3 viol · 3 OOS · 60%
177.823A-HMTVMMCNID ×2, 177.823A-HMTVMCMID
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.217).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2025 | NE | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2025 | NE | ✓ | ||
| 11/23/2024 | FRANKFORT, KS | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 66 vehicles seen in inspections
28 truck25 trailer13 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN KOHOUT
Annual mileage
5.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
314
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORCHESTER FARMERS COOP | 757772 | phone, address | medium |
| FARMER CO-OP ASSOC | 395340 | mailing, phone | medium |
| FARMERS COOPERATIVE | 1056698 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.0M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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