TRI-STATE DRILLING LLC

USDOT 124973 • DBA: TRI-STATE • 16940 HWY 55, PLYMOUTH, MN, 55446

ACTIVE

Authority:None on file

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:Not on file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

124,973

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

State

Minnesota

Phone

7635531234

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

290,000

Physical Address

16940 HWY 55, PLYMOUTH, MN, 55446

Mailing Address

PO BOX 252, HAMEL, MN, 55340

Contact

Phone: 7635531234

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM

Elevated driver OOS rate: 13.6%

National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 6.9 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

49%

Unsafe Driving

N/A

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

Inspections

Violations

16 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

27.3%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

13.6%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states • 22 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (44 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (44 violations from 22 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A	Failing to keep RODS	2	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2	Operating a CMV without a CDL	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.71H	License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required	1	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A	Physical qualification - general	1	1	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83B	Exhaust - Discharging below the fuel tank or filler pipe	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBP	Cab/body components defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-C	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STYCIS	Wheel fasteners loose/missing	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC	Physical qualification - general	1	0	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43DBMA	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43A-TPV	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV	Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)	Failing to keep RODS	1	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)	376.11(d)(1)	1	0	—	Unknown
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834(a)	General loading/unloading hazmat	1	1	6	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.104(a)	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)	Tires/tubes - general defects	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)	Cab/body improperly secured to frame	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%

+3.9 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

13.6%vs nat'l 6.7%

+6.9 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

2.00vs nat'l 1.80

+0.20 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 (22 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026

Inspection History (22 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 23, 2026	87134367	STEPHENS CITY VA	VA	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 5, 2026	86715155	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	383.23A2, 383.71H, 391.41A	Yes
Nov 20, 2025	86426496	COTTON MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 26, 2025	85898853	MOUNDSVILLE WV	WV	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLIFTA	Yes
Sep 17, 2025	85861276	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 7, 2025	85443039	1000 BLOCK SOUTH 80TH STREET	PA	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2	No
Apr 7, 2025	84388130	SAUK CENTRE MN	MN	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	11	393.60C, 396.5B-L, 393.45D-B	No
Mar 29, 2025	84273490	JOHNSON COUNTY - 091	KS	Level 1	CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	396.17C-PI, 396.5-HL, 395.8A1-HOSP	Yes
Mar 28, 2025	84313492	REMSEN NY	NY	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2-SLLED, 395.8A, 393.43DBMA	Yes
Mar 19, 2025	84223023	SCHENECTADY NY	NY	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSR	No
Mar 18, 2025	84164856	HENDERSON	KY	Level 2	PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.95A	No
Mar 12, 2025	84155141	REMSEN NY	NY	Level 1	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 30, 2025	83794780	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 1	FELLING SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.43A-TPV, 393.9A-LTSI	Yes
Jan 21, 2025	83713994	SLATE HILL NY	NY	Level 2	STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLIFTA	No
Oct 2, 2024	82863532	BOVEY MN	MN	Level 1	TOWMASTER SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 26, 2024	81214603	GREENFIELD IN	IN	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	395.8(a), 392.9A2-C	Yes
Jan 19, 2024	80648146	RANDALL	MN	Level 3	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	376.11(d)(1)	No
Oct 24, 2023	80003093	I-81 LAFAYETTE	NY	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2	No
Oct 16, 2023	79928950	VERONA	NY	Level 2	ADVE STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.78, 177.834(a)	Yes
Oct 11, 2023	79892687	WATERTOWN REST AREA (SB)	NY	Level 2	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.104(a)	No
Sep 13, 2023	79699794	Roadside	PA	Level 2	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75(a)	Yes
Sep 8, 2023	79626756	ROSSIE ROAD SIDE	NY	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.203(b)	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 33.3% OOS

2024-102026-02

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

REMSEN NY2 · 1 OOS

JOHNSON COUNTY - 0911 · 1 OOS

GREENFIELD IN1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance23 · 9 OOS

Unsafe Driving9 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness6 · 4 OOS

Hours of Service4 · 1 OOS

Hazardous Materials1 · 1 OOS

Unknown1

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 7 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (13 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026

Crash History (13 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Mar 27, 2026	NC	INJURY	3	MURFREESBORO	LAWRECE STREET	...K00686	TRI-STATE DRILLING LLC
Apr 7, 2025	MN	INJURY	1	KANDOTA	CSAH 11	...481798	TRI-STATE DRILLING LLC
Jun 21, 2021	IA	TOW	0	CRESCO	3RD ST SW AND STATE 9/2ND AVE	...K00686	TRI-STATE DRILLING INC
Feb 27, 2020	OK	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 27, 2019	SD	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 3, 2018	PA	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jul 3, 2014	WI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 21, 2013	ND	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 18, 2012	KS	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
May 27, 2009	VA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 20, 2008	KY	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Nov 21, 2005	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 19, 1999	ME	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—