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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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PRECISION STRIP TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 559785 · MC217657 · EIN 34-1595224 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3RD & OHIO ST, MINSTER, OH, 45865
(419) 628-2343 · DON BORNHORST
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
275 / 307
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
163 / 398
Crashes (24 mo)
16 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy AS2-661-067480-05 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving213 pts
Vehicle Maintenance162 pts
Other24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 104 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 21 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
OH58
TN28
AL27
KY16
MI16
IN13
GA2
IL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.79 | 0.80 | ≈6–13% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.37 | 1.37 | ≈11–15% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Madison County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Madison County, IN 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 79% · Following / lane / reckless 15% · Seat belt 7%
• 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 5 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 52% (5 OOS) · Brakes 22% · Load securement 9% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 8 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: 20 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 16 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.028).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.593).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 16 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | DANBY TWP, MI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/06/2026 | RURAL ST. CLAIR, AL | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | VIENNA, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/02/2026 | MCARTHUR (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 12/05/2025 | RICHLAND (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 11/04/2025 | KENTON, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/27/2025 | LAFAYETTE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/27/2025 | PERRYSBURG (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 07/22/2025 | Rural Jefferson, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/25/2025 | MIAMI (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 106 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer52 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DON BORNHORST
Annual mileage
18.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
307
Registered since
1994-04-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| W K TRUCKING LLC | 1724017 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
18.2M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-661-067480-05
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 72 CSE S53305
04/29/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
09/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9139122-04
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM7621031
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM7621031
02/23/2011 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B80-858901
02/01/2011 — Insurance filed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI93028355
09/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Q02 5140052
02/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q02 5140003C7
02/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Q02 5140003
02/26/2004 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
04/13/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
09/26/1989 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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