VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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BILLION AUTOMOTIVE
USDOT 870601 · EIN 46-0307139
3401 W 41ST ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57106
(605) 362-3452 · PRESTON DAHL
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
54 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 300
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance136 pts
Unsafe Driving122 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other19 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 391.11B1-A | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
SD21
IA11
MN5
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.81 | 1.42 | ≈43–50% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.65 | 0.76 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.30 | 3.13 | ≈39–43% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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
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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · medium impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 57% (3 OOS) · Other 43% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 51% · Phone / texting 41% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• 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.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 50%
396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.475).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LRLIWR, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | MASON CITY, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PRESTON DAHL
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2000-04-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATER SOLUTIONS | 2885363 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
01/11/2006 — Out-of-service order rescinded
12/25/2005 — Federal out-of-service order
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
04/06/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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