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FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC

USDOT 1068951 Active Based in FOREST LAKE, MN

FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC is a motor carrier based in FOREST LAKE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1068951. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 53 power units and 46 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. 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 Overview

FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 53 power units and 46 drivers, based in Forest Lake, MN. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
53
Drivers
46
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
5 all-time
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 53 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 46 drivers; Freightliner, Sterling t, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.75 vs 1.80 +0.95
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Location & Contact
14777 LAKE DRIVE
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
Phone: 6514644500
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1068951
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 937,000 mi
Safety Rating S

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

Compared against 18,881 ACTIVE carriers operating 27–80 power units (±50% of this carrier's 53 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.1%
Median across 18,881 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
19.4%
Median across 18,881 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -19.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2024-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations
Unsafe Driving
4 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 4 0 0.0% Nov 4, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Sterling T 1
Strg 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83123628 Nov 4, 2024 MN 1 CIRCLE PINES MN
STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YAW9144 · 2FZACFCS77AX29917
5 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.24C-L, 392.2-SLLFC No
82550176 Aug 27, 2024 MN 3 FOREST LAKE MN
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBY1937 · 3ALWG3DV9LDMF2053
1 392.2 No
82184692 Jul 17, 2024 MN 3 FOREST LAKE MN
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBY1937 · 3ALWG3DV9LDMF2053
1 392.2 No
81967815 Jun 20, 2024 MN 1 COLUMBUS MN
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBT1245 · 3ALWG3DV6JDJL0164
4 393.45(d), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) No
79376482 Aug 10, 2023 MN 3 FOREST LAKE SCALE
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBT1245 · 3ALWG3DV6JDJL0164
2 392.2 No
78880739 Jun 13, 2023 MN 3 —
STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YAS2487 · 2FZMAZCV04AM44731
4 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0222000048 Jul 19, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0211120134 Apr 22, 2021 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0073480045 Oct 12, 2007 MN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MN0050040152 Nov 2, 2004 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0042600135 Jul 6, 2004 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FOREST LAKE MN MN 2 0
CIRCLE PINES MN MN 1 0
COLUMBUS MN MN 1 0
FOREST LAKE SCALE MN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 9 0
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC

  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 FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC

Is FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1068951 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 FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC's safety rating? ▾
FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC 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 FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC based? ▾
FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 14777 LAKE DRIVE, FOREST LAKE, Minnesota 55025. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC 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 FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC operate? ▾
FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC self-reports 53 power units and 46 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 FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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