VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CRUZ CARRIERS INC
USDOT 589052 · MC207734 · EIN 98-0448876 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4334 68 AVENUE SE, CALGARY, AB, T2C 2T9
(403) 236-5588 · SCOT KNUTSON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 313
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION — $1M BIPD · policy 19 CBC 1947459 · eff 10/10/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance285 pts
Other14 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 396.3A1-F | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
MT7
ND2
MN2
NV2
ID2
IN2
WA1
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.27 | 1.27 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.33 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.50 | 10.50 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-14. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 45% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (2 OOS) · Brakes 20%
• 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 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Ward County, ND · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ward County, ND to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 16 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 3 OOS · 63%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A1-TEPBM
✓ 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 7.875).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.60D
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.53B-B ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer9 truck4 other3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SCOT KNUTSON
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1995-02-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRUZ CARRIERS INC | 1346914 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
10/11/2017 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T32108
10/10/2017 — Insurance filed — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 19 CBC 1947459
10/10/2017 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T32108
09/14/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2017)
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy T32108
05/16/2005 — Insurance name changed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy T32017
04/11/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/07/2005)
04/06/2005 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy T32017
11/22/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/17/2004 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy AF9993284
10/16/2004 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy RST 345205
02/06/2002 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2002)
01/10/2002 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 3298776 RA
12/12/2001 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy TIM 2714048 RA
09/30/1996 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/1996)
09/30/1996 — Insurance cancelled — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
CARGO · policy C1M 900385
09/30/1995 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/26/1995)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/589052.