LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTORS INC
USDOT 113932 • 3801 WINTER ST, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3536175 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | CARGO | 012705095913 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 1986 | Jul 1, 2001 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3536175 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2141432780-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 1999 | Aug 5, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KK 6300149 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1992 | Oct 15, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3536175 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2141432780-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2001 | Aug 5, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3536175 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | 012705095913 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | KK 6300149 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 15, 1999 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC161196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC161196 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC161196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC161196 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC161196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2001 |
| MC161196 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2001 |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 11, 1989 |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 1985 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 9, 1987 |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 17, 1984 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 9, 1987 |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 31, 1984 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 9, 1987 |
| MC161196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | May 14, 1984 |
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
5 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 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 (30 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BIWABIK | MAIN ST | ...LS7316 | LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTORS INC |
| Mar 12, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNTAIN IRON | Kane Rd | ...434358 | LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTORS INC |
| Apr 3, 2015 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 1996 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records