CHAS A BERNICK INC

USDOT 290419 • DBA: BERNICKS • 801 SUNDIAL DRIVE, WAITE PARK, MN, 56387

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
290,419
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Phone
3206562173
Power Units (MCS-150)
74
Drivers (MCS-150)
64
MCS-150 Mileage
3,235,380
Physical Address
801 SUNDIAL DRIVE, WAITE PARK, MN, 56387
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
36
Violations
20
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.9%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
74
Drivers (MCS-150)
64
Crash Records
22

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
4
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states36 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (20 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (20 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(c)(1)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834(a)General loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(a)Warning flags on projecting loads missing113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.56vs nat'l 1.80
-1.24 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687257302BRAINERD MNMNLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 13, 202687096245ERSKINE MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.75B-TFV, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Yes
Nov 5, 202586291252PINE RIVER MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202585794909GARRISON MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 8, 202585499520ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.9A-LRLI, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LCLNo
Jun 17, 202585024049ERSKINE MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 6, 202584944103ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 6, 202584941863CLOQUET MNMNLevel 1MICKEY TRU SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 21, 202584796958FORT RIPLEY MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 20, 202584778622ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 15, 202584708024SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 8, 202584400485BRAINERD MNMNLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 20, 202583938375SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 18, 202583951778ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 10, 202583880476FORT RIPLEY MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202583771678ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202583713930WILLMAR MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Dec 19, 202483478031BRAINERD MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 18, 202482948836SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BAALYes
Jul 24, 202482249139SAGINAW MNMNLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 18, 202482198001BAXTER MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.106(c)(1), 177.834(a)Yes
Jul 16, 202482171298ERSKINE MNMNLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 12, 202482443640ERSKINE MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)Yes
Apr 4, 202481313869SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 19, 202481163575RoadsideMNLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 22, 202380459533BAXTERMNLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1393.87(a)Yes
Dec 14, 202380385545SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 2HACKNEY & SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 10, 202380146124ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 3, 202380082478WAITE PARKMNLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55(e)No
Aug 8, 202379354558ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55(e)No
May 17, 202378678569SUPERIOR SWEFWILevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 9, 202378609770FERTILEMNLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 392.16(a)No
May 5, 202378544282OLIVIAMNLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 26, 202378469641BAUDETTEMNLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 14, 202378354677LITTLE FALLSMNLevel 11393.45(d)No
Jan 1, 2020sms-78263937ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 17.4% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
22
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
21

Crash History (22 records)

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Crash History (22 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 17, 2024MNTOW00WAITE PARKDIVISION ST...UY5913CHAS A BERNICK INC
Mar 10, 2023MNTOW00MINDENMNTH 23...GC6985CHAS A BERNICK INC
Jun 18, 2021MNTOW00CLEAR LAKE85th Ave...743194CHAS A BERNICK INC
Feb 7, 2019MNTOW00
Feb 7, 2019MNTOW00
Jan 17, 2019MNTOW00
Nov 30, 2018MNTOW00
May 30, 2018MNTOW00
Jan 6, 2017MNTOW00
Feb 4, 2016MNTOW00
Aug 15, 2014MNTOW00
Apr 7, 2014MNINJURY02
Nov 27, 2013MNTOW00
Jul 11, 2013MNINJURY02
Mar 8, 2013MNTOW00
Dec 21, 2011MNTOW00
Dec 20, 2010MNTOW00
Sep 11, 2008MNTOW00
Sep 14, 2006MNINJURY01
Jan 23, 2006MNTOW00
Sep 1, 2004MNINJURY01
Jan 17, 2001WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 17, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 18, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 7, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 7, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 30, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 30, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 6, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 7, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 27, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 8, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 14, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 23, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 17, 2001
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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