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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 13, 2026
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SCOTT BALSTAD
USDOT 719982 · EIN 41-1609749
33393 420TH ST SE, FOSSTON, MN, 56542
(218) 435-2173 · SCOTT BALSTAD
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 333
Crashes (24 mo)
0
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance307 pts
Unsafe Driving64 pts
Other33 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 56 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MN23
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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 Polk County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Polk 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 89% · Seat belt 11%
• 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 48% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% (3 OOS) · Brakes 17% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
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, 25 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other15 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×6, 392.2-SLL ×4, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 4 OOS · 36%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 4%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×6, 392.2-SLL ×4, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
9 truck6 trailer3 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SCOTT BALSTAD
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
1997-12-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES BALSTAD | 574756 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
12/16/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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