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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,314 days (since Oct 12, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC

NORTH MANKATO, MN

USDOT 1604539 Active Based in NORTH MANKATO, MN

RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in NORTH MANKATO, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1604539. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in North Mankato, MN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (1) and WI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.8% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Volvo, Great Dane, and Road syste are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Oct 12, 2022 (1,314 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 5.50 vs 1.80 +3.70
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 51,587 carriers
Location & Contact
625 GARFIELD AVE
NORTH MANKATO, MN 56003
Phone: 3205839401
Registration
USDOT 1604539
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 100,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 18, 2015 to Sep 23, 2016 (555 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 20, 2015 to Sep 16, 2016 (546 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Dec 2, 2024
Wisconsin (WI) 1 1 100.0% Jun 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 3
Great Dane 2
Freightliner 1
Road Syste 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84880921 Jun 3, 2025 WI 1 SPARTA WI
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
10 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LTSIR Yes
83298611 Dec 2, 2024 IA 3 HWY 169 SB BANCROFT
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
80924667 Feb 22, 2024 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80107964 Nov 7, 2023 MN 1 MANKATO
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 390.21T(b), 391.41(a)(1) No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0140060242 Jan 3, 2014 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 23, 2016 MC778834-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Mar 18, 2015 MC778834-C VOL REVOCATION View PDF →
Mar 26, 2012 MC778834-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0014671001 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2020 Oct 12, 2022 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0014671001 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2022 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 5140032500 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2017 Sep 16, 2020 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 5140032500 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2017 Sep 16, 2017 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 3923212 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2016 Sep 16, 2017 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 546 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 20, 2015 to Sep 16, 2016
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0045350 BIPD/Primary Mar 20, 2014 Mar 20, 2015 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 1500437 BIPD/Primary Mar 21, 2012 Mar 20, 2012 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 1500437 BIPD/Primary Mar 20, 2012 Mar 20, 2014 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 16, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Oct 12, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Sep 16, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 16, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 16, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 16, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Sep 23, 2016
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Mar 20, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Mar 20, 2015
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 546 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 16, 2016)
  10. Mar 18, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Mar 18, 2015
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 555 days (through Sep 23, 2016)
  12. Mar 20, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  13. Mar 20, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HWY 169 SB BANCROFT IA 1 0
MANKATO MN 1 0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 1 0
SPARTA WI WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC

Is RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1604539 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC's safety rating?
RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate?
RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC based?
RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 625 GARFIELD AVE, NORTH MANKATO, Morelos 56003. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC778834). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC operate?
RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for RETRIEVER TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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