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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
USDOT 607349 · MC71838 · EIN 41-0906808
4787 SHADOW WOOD DRIVE NE, SAUK RAPIDS, MN, 56379
(320) 251-9472 · DONNA JENSEN
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
615 / 329
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 480
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance587 pts
Unsafe Driving64 pts
Other22 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 40 | |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.209D-STGBMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.52A-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MN34
ND19
SD2
MT2
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.70 | 5.60 | ≈70–74% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
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 Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington 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 84% · Other 8% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• 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 1 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 25% (2 OOS) · Suspension / axle 21% (5 OOS) · Tires 20% (10 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 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: 8 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 57%
393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.52A-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.275).
2. Other2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.075).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | BISMARCK, ND | ✓ | ||
| 06/22/2026 | LITTLE FALLS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 05/14/2026 | HAM LAKE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/23/2026 | SCANDIA, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/07/2025 | BUFFALO, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/22/2025 | ALBERTVILLE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2024 | GRASS LAKE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 09/25/2024 | ISANTI, MN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle23 trailer23 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
DONNA JENSEN
Annual mileage
10.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
329
Registered since
1995-07-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKING DANISH LLC | 3778666 | officer | strong |
| CDI USA INC | 3023845 | officer | strong |
| K J TRANSPORT LLC | 945978 | officer | strong |
| NORTH COLUMBIA ENTERPRISES LLC | 2186064 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
10.5M mi reported (2023)
07/10/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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