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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 593718 · MC286915 · EIN 41-1769272 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5739 OLD HWY 61, DULUTH, MN, 55810
(218) 624-3535 · DEAN GORANSON
85
Low risk
Risk factors
15 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
278 / 278
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
540 / 2347
Crashes (24 mo)
15
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP05196A · eff 07/01/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1764 pts
Unsafe Driving348 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance189 pts
Other171 pts
Driver Fitness54 pts
Not in SMS17 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol14 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 28 | 558 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 120 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 | 106 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 104 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 98 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 76 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 64 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 60 | |
| 393.106C1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
Most inspected states
MN103
CA32
WI28
IL25
SD22
IA21
TX19
KY18
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.13 | 1.05 | ≈12–19% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.19 | 0.18 | ≈65–72% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈50–54% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.57 | 3.69 | ≈54–58% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 17 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 58% · Following / lane / reckless 15% · Log / ELD device 13%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 32 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 MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% · Speeding 32% · Seat belt 6%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 56 inspections, 50 violations, 12 OOS, 31 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance26 viol · 12 OOS · 52%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.45D-B ×3, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 46 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.677).
2. Other16 viol · 1 OOS · 32%
392.2-SLLSR ×5, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 12%
392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.2-SLLFC ×2, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 99 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.847).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 393.45D-B ×3, 395.8E1PC ×2, 392.2-SLLFC ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 15 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | SPRING LAKE PARK, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/18/2026 | LEXINGTON, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/25/2026 | JORDAN, MN | ✓ | ||
| 05/03/2026 | GREENFIELD, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/22/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/19/2026 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2025 | MONONA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 08/04/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/25/2025 | LYONS TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/11/2025 | RURAL MOBILE, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
54 trailer48 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DEAN GORANSON
Annual mileage
22.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
260
Registered since
1995-03-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
11/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
22.4M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Surety Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy RLI0545901
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Surety Company
policy RLI0545901
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 545901
07/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP05196A
07/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy MCP05196A
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF335435
08/03/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF335435
04/25/2003 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN223563
06/06/2002 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/17/2002)
06/03/2002 — Insurance cancelled — AMWEST SURETY INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 019006532
10/16/1998 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/08/1997 — Insurance cancelled — CALVERT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC 01219
04/05/1997 — Insurance replaced — CALVERT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC 01219
04/08/1996 — Insurance cancelled — CALVERT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MCC 00425
07/13/1995 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
05/11/1995 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN 204678
04/05/1995 — Insurance replaced — CALVERT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MCC 00425
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