LAKEHEAD TRUCKING INC

USDOT 116256 • 6035 LAVAQUE ROAD, DULUTH, MN, 55803

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:3 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

116,256

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Minnesota

Phone

2187213521

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

671,701

BOC-3 Agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Physical Address

6035 LAVAQUE ROAD, DULUTH, MN, 55803

Contact

Phone: 2187213521

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

3 active

Latest: May 17, 2004

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-157048	ACTIVE	Unknown	Nov 23, 2005

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-L06612	ON FILE	May 17, 2004	May 17, 2012
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY	SURETY	RLI 518226	ON FILE	Feb 7, 2000	Apr 4, 2001
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK	CARGO	M 9 70 70 09	ON FILE	Dec 30, 1981	Jul 18, 1998

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TAP0708527	CANCELLED	May 17, 2003	May 17, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TF345758	REPLACED	May 17, 2002	May 17, 2003
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CP0108803	REPLACED	Jan 24, 2001	May 17, 2002
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	RTP201875	REPLACED	Dec 23, 1999	Jan 24, 2001
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	RT201875	CANCELLED	Jan 24, 1995	Dec 23, 1999
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	T048746	CANCELLED	Jun 7, 1988	Jan 24, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-L06612	BIPD/Primary	May 17, 2012	May 17, 2012
CANCEL	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0708527	BIPD/Primary	May 17, 2004	May 17, 2004
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TF345758	BIPD/Primary	May 17, 2003	May 17, 2003
TERM/REPL	STAR INSURANCE COMPANY	CP0108803	BIPD/Primary	May 17, 2002	May 17, 2002
CANCEL	OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY	RLI 518226	SURETY	Apr 4, 2001	Apr 4, 2001
TERM/REPL	REDLAND INSURANCE CO.	RTP201875	BIPD/Primary	Jan 24, 2001	Jan 24, 2001
CANCEL	REDLAND INSURANCE CO.	RT201875	BIPD/Primary	Dec 23, 1999	Dec 23, 1999
CANCEL	GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK	M 9 70 70 09	CARGO	Jul 18, 1998	Jul 18, 1998
CANCEL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	T048746	BIPD/Primary	Jan 24, 1995	Jan 24, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
CONTRACT	MC-157048	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC157048	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Nov 8, 2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 23, 2005
MC157048	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 20, 2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 20, 2004
MC157048	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	Mar 27, 2000	—	Unknown
MC157048	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Feb 17, 1988	REVOKED	Mar 10, 2000
MC157048	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Feb 8, 1982	REVOKED	Mar 10, 2000

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Hours of Service

N/A

Unsafe Driving

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

13 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

17.1%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 41 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (87 violations from 41 inspections)

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Violation Summary (87 violations from 41 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	8	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	5	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	5	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	3	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	2	2	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65C-FNS	Tires - flat/audibly leaking	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB	Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL	Fuel system leak	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBD	Brake actuators/chambers defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(b)	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80	Exhaust system defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203	Cab/body parts requirements violations	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(h)	Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(a)	Cab/body components defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(a)	Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130	Cargo securement - heavy equipment	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR	Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.1%vs nat'l 23.4%

-6.3 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

2.12vs nat'l 1.80

+0.32 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (41 inspections)

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Inspection History (41 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 16, 2026	87084018	SOUTH RANGE WI	WI	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.45D-B	No
Feb 9, 2026	87050671	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 2	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.45D-B, 393.9A-LIL	No
Feb 4, 2026	87011768	DULUTH MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 2, 2026	86989079	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	396.17C-PI	No
Feb 2, 2026	86989702	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	OTHER SEMI-TRAILER	1	396.17C-PI	No
Sep 17, 2025	85863251	EVELETH MN	MN	Level 2	SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.65C-FNS	No
Sep 16, 2025	85847314	DULUTH MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 11, 2025	85515439	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 3	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEQP	No
Jul 28, 2025	85392509	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 1	SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 396.17C-PI	No
Jul 14, 2025	85268654	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 3	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 24, 2025	85098577	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 3	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 24, 2025	84830424	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 22, 2025	84807517	DULUTH MN	MN	Level 3	SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 21, 2025	84796067	HERMANTOWN MN	MN	Level 3	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 13, 2025	84691838	SOUTH RANGE WI	WI	Level 1	TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER	4	396.5B-HWSL, 393.78, 393.45D-B	Yes
Mar 27, 2025	84265751	SOUTH RANGE WI	WI	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	12	393.47E, 393.48A-BIBD, 396.3A1-BOS	Yes
Mar 13, 2025	84174425	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 13, 2025	84175988	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 1	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.45D-B, 393.48A-BI-SA	Yes
Mar 7, 2025	84075112	SOUTH RANGE WI	WI	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.55C1-B, 393.55D2-B, 393.55E-B	No
Mar 7, 2025	84125395	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 3	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 25, 2025	84021739	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 7, 2025	83597638	FOREST LAKE MN	MN	Level 3	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWG1	No
Dec 23, 2024	83494469	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.9A-LHLI, 393.60C	No
Dec 12, 2024	83432579	HERMANTOWN MN	MN	Level 3	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 30, 2024	83057202	SUPERIOR WI	WI	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 16, 2024	82943171	SUPERIOR WI	WI	Level 3	SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2-SLLEQP	No
Jun 26, 2024	82016728	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 8, 2024	81597587	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 1	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45(b)(2), 393.11(b)	No
Apr 3, 2024	81301373	SOUTH RANGE WI	WI	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.11(a)(1), 393.55(c)(1), 393.55(e)	Yes
Mar 29, 2024	81229066	CANOSIA	MN	Level 3	EADU SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.55(d)(2), 393.55(e)	No
Mar 20, 2024	81163797	SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE	MN	Level 2	EADU SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.9(a), 393.43(a)	Yes
Jan 24, 2024	80687236	ORR	MN	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	11	393.201(a), 393.9(a), 392.2	No
Jan 18, 2024	80638781	SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE	MN	Level 2	EADU SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Jan 2, 2024	80515472	CANOSIA	MN	Level 3	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 393.130	Yes
Dec 13, 2023	80380500	SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE	MN	Level 1	SMIH SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Dec 12, 2023	80365519	SOUTH RANGE WI	WI	Level 1	EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER	9	393.47(e), 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALAC	Yes
Sep 5, 2023	79583877	DULUTH	MN	Level 3	EADU SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 3, 2023	79330131	RAMSAY RD	MI	Level 2	EAST SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 393.45	No
Jul 17, 2023	79186861	WINTER ST	WI	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jul 11, 2023	79111045	Roadside	MN	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2, 393.9(a)	No
Apr 15, 2023	78391608	ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE	MN	Level 1	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 10.7% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SAGINAW MN8 · 1 OOS

CLOQUET MN7

SOUTH RANGE WI6 · 4 OOS

DULUTH MN3

SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE3 · 1 OOS

SUPERIOR WI2

CANOSIA2 · 1 OOS

HERMANTOWN MN2

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance74 · 13 OOS

Unsafe Driving13

Recent Crashes

22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 10 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (22 records)

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Crash History (22 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Sep 17, 2025	MN	INJURY	1	ALANGO	USTH 53	...889929	LAKEHEAD TRUCKING INC
Jan 24, 2024	MN	TOW	0	LEIDING	USTH 53	...487864	LAKEHEAD TRUCKING INC
Apr 6, 2023	MN	TOW	0	ALANGO	USTH 53	...L11358	LAKEHEAD TRUCKING INC
Jan 23, 2023	MN	INJURY	1	ARTHUR	MNTH 23	...070618	LAKEHEAD TRUCKING INC
Jun 30, 2022	MN	TOW	0	SOLWAY	MNTH 194	...070618	LAKEHEAD TRUCKING INC
Jan 16, 2018	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 19, 2017	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 16, 2017	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 7, 2014	MN	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
Aug 30, 2012	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 30, 2010	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 8, 2010	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
May 3, 2010	MN	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Mar 13, 2006	MN	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
Nov 10, 2005	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 18, 2005	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 29, 2003	MN	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 3, 2003	MN	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 5, 2002	MN	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
May 9, 1999	ME	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 9, 1997	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
May 29, 1997	MO	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—