VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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NORTH SKY COMMUNICATIONS LLC
USDOT 691616 · EIN 76-0605490
16701 SE MCGILLIVRAY BLVD STE 200, VANCOUVER, WA, 98683
(360) 254-6920 · ROD KUENZI
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
423 / 431
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
146 / 1117
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance764 pts
Unsafe Driving185 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance84 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance63 pts
Other39 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 153 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 135 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 84 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 78 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2SLLHOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 30 |
Most inspected states
CA89
WA41
OR9
MT3
ID2
CO1
NV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.50 | 0.50 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.98 | 2.86 | ≈43–47% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.39 | 0.36 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 7 new since the Sep 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
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 Sacramento County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sacramento County, CA 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 89% · Phone / texting 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 56% · False log / RODS 44% (2 OOS)
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 36% (15 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% (2 OOS) · Tires 12% (6 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 29 inspections, 29 violations, 9 OOS, 13 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 8 OOS · 66%
393.100B-C ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.235).
2. Other6 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2-SLL ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 35 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.100B-C ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
48 incomplete vehicle19 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROD KUENZI
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
228
Registered since
1997-05-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
05/30/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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