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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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PORTAGE TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 866743 · MC381510 · EIN 98-0222364 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
65 POPLAR BLUFF RD, PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB, R1N 3P1
(204) 239-6451 · LIZ DREIDGER
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
76 / 91
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
166 / 388
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy NIFAM1000388779 · eff 06/03/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance269 pts
Unsafe Driving114 pts
Other21 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MT55
SD29
ND24
ID18
WA6
MN5
IA4
WI4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.99 | 0.95 | ≈9–16% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.96 | 2.47 | ≈34–38% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 7 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 Power County, ID · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Power County, ID 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 43% · Seat belt 37% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• 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 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS) · Tires 18% (3 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 20 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: 26 inspections, 14 violations, 2 OOS, 18 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.45B2-BHTD, 393.53B-B, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.22).
2. Other4 viol · 29%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.2LC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.742).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | OAKDALE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 01/11/2025 | LYNDEN, MN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 93 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer46 truck
Company profile
Officer
LIZ DREIDGER
Annual mileage
10.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
91
Registered since
2000-03-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEARL TRANSPORT INC | 574140 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.9M mi reported (2025)
06/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy OMC-92647-X0
11/29/2009 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy NIFAM1000388779
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy NIFAM1000388779
06/23/2009 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000388779
06/03/2009 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NIFAM1000388779
06/03/2009 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NIFAM1000388779
05/21/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2009)
11/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy FAM1000388779
11/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MIM828129
05/01/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/27/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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