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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TIMBER EXPRESS INC
USDOT 782285 · MC349651 · EIN 83-2600382 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5356 HWY 30, KIMBALL, NE, 69145
(308) 230-0245 · SAM GINGERICH
67
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
35 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
89 / 783
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 71TRB006236 · eff 07/05/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance444 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance201 pts
Unsafe Driving81 pts
Driver Fitness60 pts
Other33 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 77 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 41 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 24 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
MT11
WA11
CO9
MI6
IA5
SD5
NE5
WY4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.37 | 2.42 | ≈34–41% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.66 | 1.58 | ≈85–92% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.42 | 0.43 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.51 | 6.37 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 1 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · False log / RODS 26% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 30% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (3 OOS) · Tires 21% (5 OOS)
• 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 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Freeborn County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Freeborn 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 74% · Following / lane / reckless 12% · Other 12%
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 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: 8 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 1 OOS · 42%
395.3A1-HOSPD ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.245).
2. Other5 viol · 42%
392.2-SLL ×2, 395.8A, 395.3A3II
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.883).
Repeat offenders: 395.3A1-HOSPD ×3, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | E ST LOUIS, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/07/2025 | Not Reported, CO | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2025 | CUSICK, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2025 | WIXOM, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer25 truck5 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
SAM GINGERICH
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
33
Registered since
1998-11-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINKING CREEK LUMBER LLC | 2921019 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2025)
07/05/2025 — Insurance filed — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 71TRB006236
07/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB005592
06/09/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2025)
07/05/2024 — Insurance cancelled — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71TRB005037
06/10/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2024)
07/05/2023 — Insurance cancelled — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71TRB004621
06/08/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2023)
07/05/2022 — Insurance cancelled — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71TRB004160
06/08/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2022)
07/05/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17836A
06/08/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
01/14/2019 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17836A
12/12/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/10/2018)
12/07/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17836A
07/05/2015 — Insurance cancelled — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71TRS034132
06/08/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2015)
07/05/2014 — Insurance cancelled — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71APS042487
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/782285.