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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 12, 2026
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CHEVAL TRANSPORT LTD
USDOT 682245 · MC318745 · EIN 31-1522552 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
235 COCHLAN DRIVE, MORDEN, MB, R6M 1G5
(204) 822-6798 · RON CRAM
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
39 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 261
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy NIFAM1000384021 · eff 04/15/2003
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance142 pts
Unsafe Driving92 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
SD29
ND11
MN8
WI2
MT2
IA2
KY1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.52 | 1.52 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.20 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.13 | 3.62 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-26 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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 Roberts County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Roberts County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 53% · Speeding 41% · Following / lane / reckless 5%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 12 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 86% · Other 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% · Lighting / lamps 34% (1 OOS) · Suspension / axle 10%
• 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 26 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: 6 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.348).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ 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 1.14).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | DOVER, MN | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2025 | BLOOMINGTON, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer34 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
RON CRAM
Annual mileage
4.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
1997-03-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC | 1221835 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PRAIRIE GOLD TRANSPORT LTD | 2075386 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.1M mi reported (2025)
08/09/2003 — Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MIM827919
04/15/2003 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NIFAM1000384021
04/15/2003 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy FAM10384021
06/09/1997 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/24/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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