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J-BERD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC
DBA: J-berd Mechanical
Sauk Rapids, MN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 984557 · MC 1129077
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1129077 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
44.4% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1129077
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 046 87 41
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
984557
MC Number
MC-1129077
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 17, 2001
Authority Granted
September 11, 2020
Annual Mileage
226,415 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
1 Industrial Blvd, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brad Smith
Officer 2
Jeff Bovitz
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
44.4% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | MN | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD6
MT5
MN4
ND2
IA1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
4
Dry Van
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5KD275555 | 8 | — |
| 2020 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1D9BV4520L1609211 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623DB705160 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1JJF452M7RC460707 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF452C9J3072516 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDP9X1KJ289440 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622DB705148 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06285B709559 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD48X7EJ405800 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0BD130417 | 2 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9626DH718121 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVDP9X7ED218163 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN338912 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 0051001066 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FELLING |
1XKYD49X8LJ425130 5FTSS4825J1002036 |
MN NO PLATE MN 5803STU |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | 1661001529 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH PLATFORMS |
1XKYD49X8LJ425130 1JJF452M7RC460707 |
MN TEMP MN STB4013 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | U584301372 | BILLINGS MT | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
4V4NC9EH8PN338912 1TTF452C9J3072516 |
IN 3357791 MN 7319STS |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | 0090000565 | OAKDALE MN | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPVDP9X7ED218163 1GRAA0622DB705148 |
MN PAS4867 MN STC6571 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | U748401405 | WIBAUX MT | I | 2 | 1 | J BERD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XKAD48X7EJ405800 1D9BV4520L1609211 |
MN 3535PZA MN 5754STW |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | 000P13LHNN | HWY 20 WB 290MM, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X5KD275555 1GRAA0622DB705148 |
MN PZA9380 MN STC6571 |
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 16, 2025 | 5310001229 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XKDDP9X1KJ289440 1D9BV4520L1609211 |
MN PZB5967 MN 5754STW |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| June 10, 2025 | HP93000069 | BOX ELDER SD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X5KD275555 1GRAA0623DB705160 |
MN PZA9380 MN 1135STW |
| April 21, 2025 | 1618000479 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKDDP9X1KJ289440 1TTF452C9J3072516 |
MN PAV4543 MN 7319STS |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 0051000455 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH PLATFORMS |
1XPBD49X5KD275555 1JJF452M7RC460707 |
MN PZA9380 MN STB4013 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BERD | 1 | January 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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