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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 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)
160 / 462
Crashes (24 mo)
18 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company — $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 rate13% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance211 pts
Unsafe Driving205 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance46 pts
Other23 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 88 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.120D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 14 |
Most inspected states
OH56
TN29
AL21
KY18
IN17
MI14
GA2
IL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.82 | 0.79 | ≈6–13% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.28 | 1.38 | ≈10–14% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-29 · 7 new since the Oct 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
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 71% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · 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.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 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 36% (5 OOS) · Brakes 29% (1 OOS) · Load securement 20% (3 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 6 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: 19 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 13 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.120D-CDL, 393.45D-BAAL
✓ 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 0.96).
2. Other3 viol · 25%
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
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 17%
395.32B-ELDDFR ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.053).
Repeat offenders: 395.32B-ELDDFR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | ANGOLA, IN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/02/2026 | Talladega, AL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 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 | ✓ |
Equipment — 105 vehicles seen in inspections
53 truck52 trailer
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 Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-661-067480-05
10/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
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 ended — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
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
02/01/2011 — Insurance ended — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
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
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