LAKES LOGISTICS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — LAKES LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 2259042) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): FRED HALSTEAD (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2259042/ As of: Jul 25, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 17% (better). n=16086 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 31, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trucks | 39 | 14 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.55% | 4.55% | — |
| 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
LAKES LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in SPIRIT LAKE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2259042. 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 63 power units and 63 drivers, with 48 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LAKES LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 63 power units and 63 drivers, based in Spirit Lake, IA. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 35% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (17) and IA (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 63 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 63 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 16,086 ACTIVE carriers operating 31–95 power units (±50% of this carrier's 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 20 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Hyster Cor | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.43 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 6.58 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88368715 | Jul 9, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86711914 | Dec 31, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.81-H, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 86648666 | Dec 24, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86439119 | Nov 29, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86438531 | Nov 25, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86306053 | Nov 6, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 86155411 | Oct 25, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85134308 | Jul 3, 2025 | SD | 2 | OLIVET SD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84892391 | Jun 6, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84623566 | May 8, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84091640 | Mar 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 83957449 | Feb 24, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 83493718 | Dec 28, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83397751 | Dec 13, 2024 | SD | 3 | IRENE SD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83267334 | Nov 28, 2024 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83038315 | Oct 28, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 82689118 | Sep 17, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21T(c) | No |
| 82551925 | Sep 2, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82372475 | Aug 10, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82355567 | Aug 9, 2024 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82323494 | Aug 7, 2024 | SD | 2 | WOONSOCKET SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82265946 | Jul 30, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82118877 | Jul 13, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 81742549 | May 29, 2024 | SD | 3 | VERMILLION SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81763982 | May 28, 2024 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.45(d), 393.78(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202504285 | Mar 29, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501473866 | Mar 10, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401449751 | Oct 28, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA2401440785 | Sep 7, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2301350545 | Mar 2, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201329022 | Nov 9, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101261213 | Sep 21, 2021 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101231408 | Mar 13, 2021 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SD0202014829 | Oct 9, 2020 | SD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2001168457 | Mar 1, 2020 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1901148368 | Nov 27, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1579407 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | MC1579407-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIA0560143503 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 31, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S 2642250 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 5, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CPP6026343 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 7, 2023 | Nov 5, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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Nov 5, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
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Sep 22, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 6 | 1 |
| SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | 4 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 3 | 1 |
| WOONSOCKET SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| MIDWAY SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| HIGHWAY 71 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 18 EB | IA | 1 | 1 |
| HWY 71 SB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1579407
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MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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- 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.
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