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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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IT'S THE COWS LLC
USDOT 563164 · MC275741 · EIN 41-1777405 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
W55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012
(262) 377-5040 · CASEY SALLANDER
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$10M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
145 / 157
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 232
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $10M BIPD · policy 7620262 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance174 pts
Unsafe Driving58 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MN21
WI9
ND7
SD3
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.44 | 0.41 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| 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 | 5.58 | 5.97 | ≈61–65% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Olmsted County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Olmsted 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 83% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• 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 2 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% · Lighting / lamps 31% · Tires 16% (2 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 40 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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.185).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.33).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 08/14/2025 | LA CROSSE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 06/05/2025 | SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 98 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer41 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CASEY SALLANDER
Annual mileage
5.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
157
Registered since
1994-05-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND DAIRY LLC | 3076388 | strong | |
| DEAN TRANSPORTATION INC | 714483 | strong | |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC | 3421178 | strong | |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC | 3421327 | strong | |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC | 3421176 | strong | |
| GUIDA-SEIBERT DAIRY CO | 61329 | strong | |
| LA VAQUITA INC | 1392084 | strong | |
| OAKHURST DAIRY | 306662 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.5M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H10763940
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7620262
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H10763940
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H25307677
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H07962666
04/03/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 01 MS IE3965
07/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP5095851-00
07/19/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/07/2011 — Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0385222
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI-97703598
06/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6070004
10/25/2006 — Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00015
09/28/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2006)
07/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00015
10/22/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/13/2011)
10/20/2004 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00072
09/24/2004 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00072
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