MINNESOTA POWER
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MINNESOTA POWER (USDOT 201299) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): BETHANY OWEN (Company officer); DAN GUNDERSON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/201299/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 18.2% (better). n=6493 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 137 | 4 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MINNESOTA POWER is a corporation based in DULUTH, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 201299. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 144 power units and 195 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file. 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.
MINNESOTA POWER is a large fleet, operating 144 power units and 195 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Duluth, MN. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (18 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 144 power units (large fleet) and 195 drivers; Dodge, International, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,493 ACTIVE carriers operating 72–216 power units (±50% of this carrier's 144 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 2.72 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87317997 | Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86910447 | Jan 22, 2026 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86646479 | Dec 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | BRAINERD MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86416113 | Nov 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | LONG PRAIRIE MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85846540 | Sep 16, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85589341 | Aug 19, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85086374 | Jun 23, 2025 | MN | 3 | AKELEY MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84484679 | Apr 17, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84358364 | Apr 3, 2025 | MN | 3 | RANDALL MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84186565 | Mar 14, 2025 | MN | 2 | CLOQUET MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84071060 | Mar 3, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83915271 | Feb 13, 2025 | MN | 3 | FORT RIPLEY MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83483342 | Dec 20, 2024 | MN | 3 | LITTLE FALLS MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83399426 | Dec 9, 2024 | MN | 3 | RANDALL MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82321556 | Aug 1, 2024 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81715535 | May 22, 2024 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82507171 | May 20, 2024 | MN | 1 | BRAINERD MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81666674 | May 15, 2024 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW WEIGH STATION |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81381933 | Apr 12, 2024 | MN | 1 | PINE RIVER MN |
CHRYSLER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80791268 | Feb 7, 2024 | MN | 1 | CARLTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80502230 | Dec 29, 2023 | MN | 3 | PENGILLY |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79885072 | Oct 11, 2023 | MN | 1 | CARLTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.41, 392.2 | Yes |
| 79832199 | Oct 4, 2023 | MN | 1 | FORT RIPLEY |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79707683 | Sep 20, 2023 | MN | 1 | CARLTON SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79354482 | Aug 7, 2023 | MN | 3 | EVELETH |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0253440155 | Dec 10, 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0241630081 | Jun 11, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0190520407 | Feb 21, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0140490454 | Feb 14, 2014 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0132270110 | Aug 15, 2013 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN02700604B0 | Feb 25, 2002 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0095804287 | Nov 15, 1995 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 6 | 0 |
| SAGINAW MN | MN | 3 | 0 |
| BRAINERD MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| CARLTON | MN | 2 | 1 |
| RANDALL MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| AKELEY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CARLTON SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EVELETH | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FORT RIPLEY | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FORT RIPLEY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify MINNESOTA POWER
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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