LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC

USDOT 139781 • 425 SOUTH CHANDLER AVENUE, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355-3102

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
139,781
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3206936262
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,288,701
Physical Address
425 SOUTH CHANDLER AVENUE, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355-3102
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 20, 2005
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-188427ACTIVEUnknownDec 21, 2005

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP09898RON FILEDec 20, 2005Aug 1, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SURETYSIC15966AON FILEJul 12, 2001Nov 7, 2002

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP09898RCANCELLEDDec 20, 2005Aug 25, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP09898RREPLACEDDec 1, 2004Dec 20, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP09898RNAME CHANGEDDec 1, 2004Jan 17, 2006
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryPP 15935REPLACEDJan 11, 1994Dec 1, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP09898RBIPD/PrimaryAug 25, 2020Aug 25, 2020
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP09898RBIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP09898RBIPD/PrimaryJan 17, 2006Jan 17, 2006
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP09898RBIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2005Dec 20, 2005
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP 15935BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SIC15966ASURETYNov 7, 2002Nov 7, 2002

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC188427CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 13, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 21, 2005
MC188427CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 12, 2005
MC188427CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 9, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 22, 2005
MC188427MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 18, 1986Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
23%

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

Inspections
40
Violations
61
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states40 inspections

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.22B-LPLLighting - Prohibited combination of lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83G-ELDCExhaust 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 en11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.52vs nat'l 1.80
-0.28 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687351143MENOMONIE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 27, 202687164474RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLL, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24No
Feb 27, 202687181250KSKSLevel 22393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LCLNo
Feb 25, 202687169178BELDENVILLE WIWILevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 28, 202686912451JOPLIN MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202686760846WARSAW ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Aug 18, 202585578203TRACY MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 23, 202585356505LITCHFIELD MNMNLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 22, 202585303261ELK MOUND WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.22B-LPLNo
Jul 21, 202585286789BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 30, 202585162716TIGERTON WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 24, 202585067500HUDSON WIWILevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.78A-WSNo
Jun 9, 202584913710BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LBLNo
Mar 25, 202584235364FARGO NDNDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LBL, 395.3A1-HOSPDNo
Jan 8, 202583553812JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202583554417VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.11B-CSRIGRRNo
Dec 9, 202483349136DELL RAPIDS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 26, 202483285359WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Nov 21, 202483216488FREMONT SCALENELevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 4, 202483100192ROBERTS WIWILevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 18, 202482689706VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 12, 202482354946VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 9, 202482185223HANCOCK WIWILevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 392.2No
May 28, 202481764304RICE MNMNLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER10393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45B2-B, 392.2-INATNo
May 28, 202481742606VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202481122030COLUMBIA CITY ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 4, 202481021818MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 8, 202480804245PAYNESVILLEMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 6, 202480777555KUTTAWAKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Jan 16, 202480616915BROOKLYN CENTERMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Dec 27, 202380478437ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 27, 202379786179SIOUX FALLS POESDLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 18, 202379697107MADISON SWEFWILevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.45(d), 392.2No
Aug 21, 202379458551RoadsideMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 9, 202379367199SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRYSDLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 10, 202379110889LITCHFIELDMNLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.203(c)No
Jun 14, 202378937902SIOUX FALLS POESDLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 27, 202378469696NORTH MANKATOMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Apr 10, 202378308412ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 32392.22(b), 392.2No
Apr 5, 202378294968SOUTH EDGE OF CONCORDIAKSLevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

25 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 14, 2025WITOW00LongwoodSTH 029 WB...668530LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
May 28, 2024MNTOW00WATABUSTH 10...U84934LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
Mar 12, 2024INTOW00COLUMBIA CITYUS 30...V29898LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
Aug 30, 2023SDTOW00RURAL254 ST...883880LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
Jul 10, 2023MNTOW00LITCHFIELDMNTH 24...HP4238LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
Sep 12, 2022IATOW00US 18 E 1800 MILE...F20624LITCHFIELD SHIPPING INC
Jul 20, 2020SDTOW00
May 8, 2019MNINJURY01
Dec 11, 2018MNTOW00
Nov 7, 2017MNINJURY01
May 20, 2016MNINJURY01
Jan 7, 2016MNTOW00
Mar 24, 2015ILTOW00
Oct 21, 2013MNTOW00
Sep 4, 2013MNTOW00
Jul 29, 2012MNTOW00
Jan 26, 2012MNINJURY02
Jul 12, 2010MNTOW00
Jan 20, 2010SDTOW00
Dec 22, 2008MNTOW00
Sep 1, 2008WITOW00
May 27, 2008MNFATAL11
Dec 13, 2007OKINJURY01
Apr 17, 2007MNINJURY01
Aug 10, 2006MNTOW00

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 20, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 8, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 11, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 7, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 20, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 7, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 24, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 21, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 4, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 29, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 12, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 20, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 22, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 27, 2008
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Dec 13, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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