LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
USDOT 139781 • 425 SOUTH CHANDLER AVENUE, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355-3102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-188427 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 21, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP09898R | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2005 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC15966A | ON FILE | Jul 12, 2001 | Nov 7, 2002 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP09898R | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2005 | Aug 25, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP09898R | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 20, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP09898R | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2004 | Jan 17, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP 15935 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 1994 | Dec 1, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP09898R | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2020 | Aug 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP09898R | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP09898R | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2006 | Jan 17, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP09898R | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2005 | Dec 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP 15935 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC15966A | SURETY | Nov 7, 2002 | Nov 7, 2002 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC188427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2005 |
| MC188427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC188427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC188427 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 18, 1986 | — | Unknown |
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
9 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.22B-LPL | Lighting - Prohibited combination of lamps | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G-ELDC | Exhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits en | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (40 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Longwood | STH 029 WB | ...668530 | LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC |
| May 28, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATAB | USTH 10 | ...U84934 | LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC |
| Mar 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA CITY | US 30 | ...V29898 | LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC |
| Aug 30, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | 254 ST | ...883880 | LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC |
| Jul 10, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITCHFIELD | MNTH 24 | ...HP4238 | LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC |
| Sep 12, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 18 E 1800 MILE | ...F20624 | LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC |
| Jul 20, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2016 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2008 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2007 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2007 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events