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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BRAKEBUSH TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 83566 · MC170293 · EIN 39-1446821 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
N4993 6TH DRIVE, WESTFIELD, WI, 53964
(608) 296-4160 · MICHAEL R SCHWERSENSKA
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
124 / 106
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
136 / 325
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $750K BIPD · policy 8T97988A · eff 08/18/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance155 pts
Unsafe Driving130 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 | |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NC21
CA8
TN8
AR8
NM7
ND6
IL6
GA6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.34 | 1.32 | ≈15–22% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.05 | 1.10 | ≈8–12% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cass County, ND · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cass County, ND 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 34% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Phone / texting 23%
• 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 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 57% · Log / ELD device 43%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 35% (1 OOS) · Brakes 34% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 5 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: 14 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 11 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
393.75A1-TAORETA
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.788).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 20%
395.34A1-ELDDFN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLED ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | ICARD, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/29/2025 | GASTONIA, NC | ✓ | ||
| 11/15/2024 | MD | ✓ | ||
| 10/05/2024 | PIN OAK TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer50 truck
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL R SCHWERSENSKA
Annual mileage
9.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
106
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLK TRUCKING LLC | 250819 | 2 VINs | medium |
| KIELBLOCK FORWARDING LLC | 1722766 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RICKY LEE LARSON | 2293239 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STRAKAFELLER TRUCKING LLC | 1750248 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/18/2026 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8T97988A
08/18/2026 — Insurance ended — Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
policy 5G299534
05/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
9.6M mi reported (2025)
12/11/2024 — Insurance filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 1000965306
12/11/2024 — Insurance ended — American Contractors Indemnity Company
policy 1000965306
12/11/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000965306
11/14/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/19/2024)
04/29/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
07/16/2018 — Insurance filed — Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5G299534
07/16/2018 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5G299534
11/09/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000965306
10/13/2017 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/17/2017)
12/30/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP138759A
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP138759A
10/30/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000965306
10/03/2016 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2016)
02/12/2016 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-641-434795-029
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/83566.