PRAIRIE LINE INC
USDOT 201725 • 1393 STAGECOACH RD, SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | RLI2133381 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | LP00798376 | ON FILE | Oct 26, 2002 | Sep 18, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP-1385 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 1987 | Sep 19, 2013 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2012 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0479282 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2003 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0479282 | REPLACED | Oct 26, 2003 | Nov 20, 2012 |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | SURETY | LP 798376 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2002 | Oct 26, 2003 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 610 203537 9 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 1994 | Oct 26, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI2133381 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP-1385 | CARGO | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0479282 | SURETY | Nov 22, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0479282 | SURETY | Nov 20, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | LP 798376 | SURETY | Oct 26, 2003 | Oct 26, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | LP00798376 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 610 203537 9 | SURETY | Oct 26, 2002 | Oct 26, 2002 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157228 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC157228 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC157228 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2012 |
| MC157228 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC157228 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC157228 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 26, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC157228 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC157228 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC157228 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 1981 | — | 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 • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | 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:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (29 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAKOPEE | USTH 169 | ...004208 | PRAIRIE LINE INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MENDOTA HEIGHTS | ISTH 494 | ...004208 | PRAIRIE LINE INC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WHEATON | STH 029 WB | ...808540 | PRAIRIE LINE INC |
| Aug 14, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2010 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2006 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2002 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2001 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 1998 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 1997 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 1996 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events