BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 223708 • 19500 GOODWIN AVE, HASTINGS, MN, 55033-8507
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP07013N | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2002 | Nov 2, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP07013N | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2002 | Nov 2, 2007 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP24913 | NAME CHANGED | May 28, 1985 | Jan 8, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP24913 | REPLACED | May 28, 1985 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP24913 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 1985 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP24913 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 4, 1985 | Jan 8, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP07013N | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2007 | Nov 2, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP07013N | CARGO | Nov 2, 2007 | Nov 2, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP24913 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2003 | Jan 8, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP24913 | CARGO | Jan 8, 2003 | Jan 8, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP24913 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP24913 | CARGO | Dec 20, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC165066 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC165066 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 25, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC165066 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 1983 | — | 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
13 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.49J-MDP | Medical (Driver Physical) - Operating a CMV without a valid skill performance evaluation certificate in possession when required | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HASTINGS | VERMILLION ST | ...168849 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 16, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON | STH 089 SB | ...656696 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 1, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | COTTAGE GROVE | NB USTH 61 at Jamaica Ave | ...182369 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 21, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW HAVEN | USTH 52 | ...190025 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEMOUNT | Courthouse Blvd | ...182369 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 4, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRILLVILLE | I-65 | ...190025 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 4, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MERRILLVILLE | I-65 | ...190025 | BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 13, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2016 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2005 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2005 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2003 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2003 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2001 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events