LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE

USDOT 1066540 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Hazmat Company officer: DAVID BLOMSETH Company officer 2: LUKE FLINK Liquids / Gases Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in PERHAM, MN Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: DAVID BLOMSETH
Company officer 2: LUKE FLINK
Cargo: Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE (USDOT 1066540)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): DAVID BLOMSETH (Company officer); LUKE FLINK (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1066540/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 5.9% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=20211 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1066540
In FMCSA records since Oct 29, 2002 (~23y)
Company officer DAVID BLOMSETH
Company officer 2 LUKE FLINK
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 51 units
Drivers 48
Annual mileage 750,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
459 3RD AVE SE
PERHAM, MN 56573
Mailing
PO BOX 247
PERHAM, MN 56573
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1066540
In FMCSA records since Oct 29, 2002 (~23y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 750,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 5.9% vs 23.4% -17.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.59 vs 1.80 -1.21
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 7 0 0
Trucks 20 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 45 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 22 22 1
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 4.55% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
51
Drivers
48
Inspections
45
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
5.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE is a motor carrier based in PERHAM, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1066540. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 51 power units and 48 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE is a mid-sized fleet, operating 51 power units and 48 drivers, based in Perham, MN. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (25 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

4.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 51 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 48 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 20,211 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–77 power units (±50% of this carrier's 51 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 20,211 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
5.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 20,211 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -10.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 22 1 4.5% Mar 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 19
Kenworth 9
Polar 4
Western Star 4
Ford 2
Cottrell T 1
International 1
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 0.80 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 1.28 1 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (45 rows) View all 45 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87482265 Mar 27, 2026 MN 3 DEER CREEK MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87279675 Mar 6, 2026 MN 2 SEBEKA MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 107.620B-HMAMC, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LIL No
86501322 Dec 1, 2025 MN 2 BATTLE LAKE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 172.516C6-HMPMC No
86426006 Nov 20, 2025 MN 1 PARK RAPIDS MN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86089781 Oct 13, 2025 MN 2 LAKE PARK MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85741982 Sep 4, 2025 MN 3 PERHAM MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85648839 Aug 26, 2025 MN 1 PERHAM MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85602308 Aug 20, 2025 MN 2 CALLAWAY MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85251003 Jul 11, 2025 MN 1 ERSKINE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85108160 Jun 25, 2025 MN 3 PERHAM MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85108063 Jun 25, 2025 MN 3 PERHAM MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85085126 Jun 23, 2025 MN 3 PERHAM MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84978475 Jun 11, 2025 MN 3 PERHAM MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
84970072 Jun 10, 2025 MN 2 HITTERDAL MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84635768 May 5, 2025 MN 1 ERSKINE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84526228 Apr 21, 2025 MN 1 ERSKINE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.47E, 393.53B-B No
84462804 Apr 15, 2025 MN 2 FERTILE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
83821756 Feb 3, 2025 MN 3 PERHAM MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83553326 Jan 1, 2025 MN 2 PERHAM MN
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% Yes
82772558 Sep 20, 2024 MN 1 ERSKINE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82616956 Sep 3, 2024 MN 2 DETROIT LAKES MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82308744 Jul 31, 2024 MN 3 FERTILE MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16(a) No
82040607 Jun 28, 2024 MN 3 PERHAM MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81734034 May 23, 2024 MN 3 PERHAM MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16(a) No
81711041 May 21, 2024 MN 2 VERGAS MN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0223600008 Dec 26, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0223400026 Dec 6, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0220550254 Feb 24, 2022 MN 0 1 No No Injury
MN0212430201 Aug 31, 2021 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PERHAM MN MN 10 1
ERSKINE MN MN 5 0
MAHNOMEN MN 4 0
PERHAM MN 4 0
ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE MN 2 0
FERTILE MN MN 2 0
BATTLE LAKE MN 1 0
BATTLE LAKE MN MN 1 0
CALLAWAY MN 1 0
CALLAWAY MN MN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
173.24(b)(1) Release of Hazardous Materials from package Hazardous Materials 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.65(f) Improper fuel line protection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE

Is LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE an active motor carrier?
Yes. LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1066540 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE's safety rating?
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE had?
45 roadside inspections are on file for LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE's out-of-service rate?
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE's peak out-of-service rate is 5.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE based?
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 459 3RD AVE SE, PERHAM, Minnesota 56573. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE have valid operating authority?
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE operate?
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE self-reports 51 power units and 48 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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