VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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HERK BUSINESS GROUP INC
USDOT 863960 · MC580424 · EIN 85-3605779 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1115 INSPIRATION PKWY N, BAYPORT, MN, 55003
(701) 741-4341 · PRESIDENT
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 134
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. — $750K BIPD · policy A 3337761 · eff 02/14/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance53 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Unsafe Driving17 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
SD7
WI6
MN6
IA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.60 | 0.60 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.17 | 1.20 | ≈77–84% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.61 | 0.63 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.71 | 2.73 | ≈26–30% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Hours exceeded 53% · Log / ELD device 30% · False log / RODS 18%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Minnehaha County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Minnehaha County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 81% · Tires 15% · Other 4%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 40%
395.3AII, 395.24
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.878).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 20%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ 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 0.458).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.45).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle7 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
PRESIDENT
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2000-03-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 64 carriers
Shares identifiers with 64 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACMA MISSION ORCHARDS | 2404374 | officer | strong |
| AMERICAN PAPER CORP & DIST | 1618828 | officer | strong |
| B & B EXCAVATING INC | 422698 | officer | strong |
| BARRY BRENT ICKES | 2548187 | officer | strong |
| BENYAM ASSEFA | 1925497 | officer | strong |
| BORDER EXPRESS SERVICES LTD | 1546372 | officer | strong |
| BRETT BEHRENDS | 1617376 | officer | strong |
| CALOS A DURAN LOGGING | 1557470 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: B & B EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 422698, 1990).
Activity history (recent)
01/31/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
01/16/2025 — Out-of-service order rescinded
01/12/2025 — Federal out-of-service order
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
02/14/2021 — Insurance filed — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A 3337761
02/14/2021 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 52-470840-02
01/30/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 52-470840-01
01/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/29/2021)
08/02/2019 — Insurance replaced — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0111015656
07/27/2013 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-385891-00
07/01/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2013)
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-385891-00
09/10/2011 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 08385891-06
11/07/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/16/2025)
03/16/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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