SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY

USDOT 1514846 • 115 NORTHWESTERN DRIVE, SPOONER, WI, 54801

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
1,514,846
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2187222050
Power Units (MCS-150)
39
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
568,259
Physical Address
115 NORTHWESTERN DRIVE, SPOONER, WI, 54801
Mailing Address
5102 S CANT RD, DULUTH, MN, 55804
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 10, 2011
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-734494ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.CARGO2C4 97 51ON FILEFeb 10, 2011Aug 17, 2025
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E49751ON FILEDec 30, 2010Aug 17, 2025

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.CARGO2C4 97 51REPLACEDFeb 10, 2011Jul 1, 2025
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E49751REPLACEDDec 30, 2010Jul 1, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E49751BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2025Aug 17, 2025
TERM/CANCLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2C4 97 51CARGOAug 17, 2025Aug 17, 2025
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E49751BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2C4 97 51CARGOJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC734494MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 25, 2011Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
28
Violations
40
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.3%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
39
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states28 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (40 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (40 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:172.600C1-HMEREmergency response information not available106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60BUnauthorized tinting on windshield103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBPCab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209C-STSCLSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25A-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80AExhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.52(a)393.52(a)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.22B-LPLLighting - Prohibited combination of lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.33(a)Cargo tank general requirements11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620(b)107.620(b)10Unknown

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.43vs nat'l 1.80
-0.37 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 (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687472101FLOODWOOD MNMNLevel 3WSMR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 24, 202586681376DULUTH MNMNLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 22, 202586660409CLOQUET MNMNLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LFTSINo
Dec 4, 202586535028SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Mar 25, 202584277804CARLTON MNMNLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4172.600C1-HMER, 177.817E2-HMHC, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 3, 202584073818DULUTH MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 21, 202583990554TOWER MNMNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK12396.3A1-F, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.207C-SLSSNo
Feb 7, 202583868052CARLTON MNMNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 2, 202583561430SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3NA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202483494628VIRGINIA MNMNLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LHLINo
Oct 15, 202482960551PINE RIVER MNMNLevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 30, 202482820675GORDON WIWILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 25, 202482784384SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.52(a)Yes
Aug 23, 202482531378HERMANTOWN MNMNLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.41Yes
Jun 18, 202481942453GRAND MARAIS MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 10, 202481357363VIRGINIA MNMNLevel 3CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)No
Apr 5, 202481324646SAGINAW MNMNLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jan 10, 202480578043RoadsideMNLevel 3POLA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Dec 22, 202380459561GNESENMNLevel 3OTHR STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Dec 21, 202380456055SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.22B-LPL, 393.45B2-B, 393.207F-SDASYes
Sep 12, 202379655059SUPERIOR SWEFWILevel 2OTH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 9, 202379631630SUPERIOR SWEFWILevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 173.33(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 29, 202379546930SWISS (TOWN)WILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75(b), 107.620(b)No
Jun 23, 202378970189CARLTON SCALEMNLevel 3POLA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 7, 202378831231RICE LAKEMNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 6, 202378821454GRAND MARAISMNLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 20, 202378403801RoadsideMNLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Apr 20, 202378403802RoadsideMNLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 13.3% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 21, 2025MNINJURY01PIKEMNTH 169...Y71977SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
Jan 28, 2025MNTOW00DULUTHI-35...625120SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
Oct 28, 2024MNTOW00GRAND LAKEDULUTH SAINT VINCENT RD...330114SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
Mar 24, 2023MNTOW00DULUTHMesaba Ave...158283SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
Jun 25, 2021MNTOW00DULUTHLondon Rd...625120SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
Nov 12, 2019WIINJURY01
Apr 6, 2013MNINJURY03
Mar 4, 2013WITOW00
Feb 9, 2011MNINJURY01
Apr 8, 2010MNINJURY04
Jan 16, 2008WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jul 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Feb 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 28, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 24, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 12, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 6, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Mar 4, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 8, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jan 16, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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