VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
ERICKSON TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 797298 · MC354953 · EIN 20-3224516 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
70546 WICHITA RD, MASSENA, IA, 50853
(712) 779-0028 · STEVE ERICKSON
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 163
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northland Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy WF013150 · eff 11/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance145 pts
Other14 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43A-TPV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MS7
KS3
LA3
AZ2
IA2
TX1
AR1
MN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.29 | 0.29 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.34 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.28 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.34 | 7.34 | ≈77–81% (near 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-06-08. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 33% · Brakes 33% (1 OOS) · Tires 32% (2 OOS)
• 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 37 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 20 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.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | MOORE, OK | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
14 truck14 trailer1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
STEVE ERICKSON
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
1999-02-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS CARRIERS LLC | 3605311 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ERICKSON TRANSPORT LLC | 1962571 | officer | strong |
| K&E MOVING & STORAGE CO INC | 2063709 | officer | strong |
| MIDVALE CATTLE COMPANY LLC | 1318316 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF013150
11/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0001264
10/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2023)
12/06/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN437783
11/02/2010 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN437783
11/22/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2005)
09/12/2005 — Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN296418
08/20/2005 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN296418
08/10/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2005)
11/02/2000 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9YQ21
04/20/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
02/25/1999 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/797298.