VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 73148 · MC85718 · EIN 47-0527346 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
970 280TH ROAD, SEWARD, NE, 68434
(402) 643-4503 · ERICH H. HELGE
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
49 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 329
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy CLP09307N · eff 06/11/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance178 pts
Unsafe Driving103 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 33 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NE10
KS8
TN6
IL5
IA5
MO5
WI2
IN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.44 | 2.04 | ≈35–42% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.59 | 0.55 | ≈56–63% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.34 | 4.58 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-27 · 4 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 77% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 15% · False log / RODS 4%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Thayer County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Thayer County, NE 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 51% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Seat belt 14%
• 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.
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: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.255).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.95F
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.83).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer30 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERICH H. HELGE
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
12/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — JET INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy JT009980
09/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2023)
11/04/2024 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy L340387-2197
11/03/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 612201164
10/10/2023 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2023)
11/04/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC14204H
10/08/2020 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2020)
06/11/2014 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CLP09307N
06/11/2014 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy CLP09307N
06/11/2014 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP09307N
12/19/2013 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/15/2025)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC14204A
01/12/2007 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CLP09307N
01/12/2007 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy CLP09307N
01/12/2007 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy PP47475
04/02/1987 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/05/1986 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/04/2013)
03/26/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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/73148.