SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
USDOT 1514846 • 115 NORTHWESTERN DRIVE, SPOONER, WI, 54801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-734494 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2C4 97 51 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2011 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E49751 | ON FILE | Dec 30, 2010 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2C4 97 51 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2011 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E49751 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2010 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E49751 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2C4 97 51 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E49751 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2C4 97 51 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC734494 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 2011 | — | 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
2 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209C-STSCL | Steering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52(a) | 393.52(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.22B-LPL | Lighting - Prohibited combination of lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.33(a) | Cargo tank general requirements | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
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 (28 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PIKE | MNTH 169 | ...Y71977 | SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DULUTH | I-35 | ...625120 | SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY |
| Oct 28, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND LAKE | DULUTH SAINT VINCENT RD | ...330114 | SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY |
| Mar 24, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DULUTH | Mesaba Ave | ...158283 | SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY |
| Jun 25, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DULUTH | London Rd | ...625120 | SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY |
| Nov 12, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2010 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records