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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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R & J BAKER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 618445 · MC296108 · EIN 41-1991715 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
35929 US HWY 59, OGEMA, MN, 56569
(701) 361-6010 · ROBERT J BAKER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 223
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CLP90944A · eff 06/03/2002
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance181 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MN4
SD3
IA3
ND2
TN2
AL2
WV1
TX1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.00 | 4.11 | ≈44–51% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.28 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.14 | 9.29 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-19. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 46% · Lighting / lamps 38% (1 OOS) · Tires 11% (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 49 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 67% · Phone / texting 33%
• 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 27 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 67% · Other 33%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 100%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.9A-LBL, 393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.855).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2025 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 25 vehicles seen in inspections
14 trailer11 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT J BAKER
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
1995-10-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER TRUCKING | 527263 | officer | strong |
| HILLTOP LAWN AND GARDEN INC | 2111892 | officer | strong |
| PRIORITY ENTERPRISES LLC | 2416593 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT J BAKER | 1009468 | officer | strong |
| METAL SALES MANUFACTURING TRANSPORTATION LLC | 90403 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
11/22/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2005)
08/09/2002 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP90944A
06/03/2002 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CLP90944A
06/03/2002 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP90944A
09/23/1999 — Insurance replaced — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
CARGO · policy TR4315A
09/21/1999 — Insurance replaced — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TR 4315A
11/06/1995 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/25/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
09/08/1995 — Insurance replaced — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TR4315A
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/618445.