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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC
USDOT 75545 · EIN 41-0942144
4101 BEMIDJI AVENUE N, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601
(218) 751-5413 · KEVIN STROEING
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 42.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
110 / 107
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 254
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance178 pts
Unsafe Driving42 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance26 pts
Other24 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
MN16
ND6
SD2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.11 | 1.14 | ≈75–82% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.73 | 8.01 | ≈79–83% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Hours exceeded 27% · Log / ELD device 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 46% (5 OOS) · Load securement 31% (5 OOS) · Brakes 15%
• 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 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% · Seat belt 33% · Other 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.48A-BIBD
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.798).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer17 truck11 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
KEVIN STROEING
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
107
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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