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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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CHOICE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 839083 · MC373675 · EIN 39-1972983 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3421 TRUAX COURT, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703
(715) 318-9993 · DANIEL SORENSON
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
39 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 446
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $750K BIPD · policy 1S738291 · eff 05/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance157 pts
Unsafe Driving140 pts
Vehicle Maintenance138 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
WI10
SD6
IN5
OH4
IL3
MO3
WA3
MN3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.36 | 1.27 | ≈44–51% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.27 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.53 | 0.59 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.12 | 2.38 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 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
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 Winona County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Winona 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 63% · Following / lane / reckless 15% · Seat belt 15%
• 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 21 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 48% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Other 23% (1 OOS)
• 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 15 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 22% (1 OOS) · Brakes 20% · Other 19% (3 OOS)
• 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 8 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, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance6 viol · 2 OOS · 55%
395.8E1PC ×2, 392.3-F, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.188).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.02).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.59).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E1PC ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | ONALASKA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2025 | FREMONT, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/23/2025 | GRAFTON, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer25 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DANIEL SORENSON
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
1999-11-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL SORENSON | 4333709 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
05/30/2021 — Insurance cancelled — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 5E8-61-78
05/01/2021 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1S738291
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E8-61-78
05/03/2018 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 25-69862
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 25-69862
04/06/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2018)
05/31/2017 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E4-66-22
05/04/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2017)
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E4-66-22
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CAA 514 61 95
05/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 514 61 95
05/30/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJZ9150945206
05/03/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2013)
05/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJZ9150945206
05/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKY91509452065
03/29/2006 — Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy YYKY91509452085
05/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKY91509452064
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/839083.