CHAS A BERNICK INC
USDOT 290419 • DBA: BERNICKS • 801 SUNDIAL DRIVE, WAITE PARK, MN, 56387
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
2 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(c)(1) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (36 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAITE PARK | DIVISION ST | ...UY5913 | CHAS A BERNICK INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINDEN | MNTH 23 | ...GC6985 | CHAS A BERNICK INC |
| Jun 18, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEAR LAKE | 85th Ave | ...743194 | CHAS A BERNICK INC |
| Feb 7, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2006 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2004 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2001 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records