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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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PLATTE VALLEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
USDOT 672941 · MC524029 · EIN 27-3857678 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2221 COUNTY ROAD Q, FREMONT, NE, 68025
(402) 721-9111 · MIKE VANNETT
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 130
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 2554632005 · eff 10/31/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance102 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Other11 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | — | 4 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NE23
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.62 | 2.62 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.44 | 0.48 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.03 | 3.22 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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 Saunders County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Saunders County, NE to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 53% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 27% · Tires 20% (2 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 22 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: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.273).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LBL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
22 other
Company profile
Officer
MIKE VANNETT
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
1997-01-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN POWER SYSTEMS | 1624559 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
06/20/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 49-49946-01 60 041
05/24/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2024)
10/31/2023 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2554632005
10/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-49946-01 50 041
05/31/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/16/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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