MICHAEL DAVID BERGHORST
USDOT 2585849 • DBA: M & J LIVESTOCK • 735 12TH ST SO SUITE 2, SAUK CENTRE, MN, 56378
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-964368 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 20, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP57247A | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP57247A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0540789 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00540789 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00540789 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 1, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0026727 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0540789 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP57247A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP57247A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00540789 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00540789 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0026727 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC964368 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2019 |
| MC964368 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2019 |
| MC964368 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | 86004434 | US HWY 54 MM 306 | NM | Level 2 | EBY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8A-NON-ELD, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 84034417 | DAWSON ND | ND | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.60C, 393.55C1, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 83397785 | CANTON SD | SD | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 82954635 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 2 | MHEB SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.60D, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 80648171 | OLIVIA | MN | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.2, 393.60(d), 392.71(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records