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Generated Oct 21, 2026
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BEER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 956631 · MC409065 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2101 42ND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501-8409
(712) 328-7235 · JOSEPH BITTNER
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.2% — above the 22% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
36 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
113 / 937
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GWP63016A · eff 06/28/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance516 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance447 pts
Unsafe Driving65 pts
Other33 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 140 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 119 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 63 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 56 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 51 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
IA21
SD16
KS8
NE7
OH7
MO7
PA5
IL4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.38 | 1.32 | ≈15–22% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.73 | 1.80 | ≈97–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.97 | 5.76 | ≈73–77% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 53% · Following / lane / reckless 42% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 4%
• 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 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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 Mohave County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mohave County, AZ 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 49% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Seat belt 11%
• 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 12 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 39% (13 OOS) · Brakes 27% (7 OOS) · Other 15% (4 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 39 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: 11 inspections, 18 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Other6 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWG1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 2 OOS · 28%
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.297).
3. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 28%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.11B-CSRIGRR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.478).
Repeat offenders: 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | CARROLLTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/15/2025 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ||
| 10/29/2025 | LOGAN, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 05/05/2025 | WATERBURY, CT | ✓ | ||
| 04/05/2025 | SOUTH BEND, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/04/2024 | GREENE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2024 | AMHERST (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
36 truck33 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH BITTNER
Annual mileage
5.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
2001-05-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 37 carriers
Shares identifiers with 37 carriers (34 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MID ATLANTIC FREIGHT LLC | 4139448 | officer | strong |
| TNT LOGISTICS INC | 2226786 | officer, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.1M mi reported (2025)
06/28/2009 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP63016A
06/28/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF603754
06/28/2008 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 347520
06/02/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2008)
06/28/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 344999
06/01/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2007)
07/12/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/28/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 340978
06/28/2004 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 436882
06/01/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2004)
07/31/2003 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN322584
06/28/2003 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN322584
06/28/2002 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 376952
07/06/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/05/2006)
05/23/2001 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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