DEAN'S BULK SERVICE INC

USDOT 227230 • 1677 7TH AVE NE, BARNESVILLE, MN, 56514-0249

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:3 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

227,230

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Individual / Sole Proprietor

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Minnesota

Phone

2183542378

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

1,921,468

BOC-3 Agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Physical Address

1677 7TH AVE NE, BARNESVILLE, MN, 56514-0249

Mailing Address

PO BOX 249, BARNESVILLE, MN, 56514-0249

Contact

Phone: 2183542378

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

3 active

Latest: Aug 1, 2016

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-167524	ACTIVE	Unknown	Oct 19, 2001

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	9142379	ON FILE	Aug 1, 2016	Aug 1, 2016
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD	CMG 045 2652	ON FILE	Apr 29, 1995	Apr 29, 1997
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	CARGO	OC6 99 79	ON FILE	Apr 28, 1993	Jan 30, 2016

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	9335272	REPLACED	Aug 1, 2001	Aug 1, 2016
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA108772A	REPLACED	Apr 29, 2001	Apr 26, 2001
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA108772A	CANCELLED	Apr 29, 2001	Aug 29, 2001
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA108772A	REPLACED	Apr 29, 2001	Apr 29, 2001
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA108772A	REPLACED	Apr 26, 2001	Apr 29, 2001
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CMG 0452652	CANCELLED	Apr 29, 1997	Jul 8, 2001
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CMG 0452652	REPLACED	Apr 29, 1997	Apr 29, 2001
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	BIPD	0E69979	REPLACED	Apr 28, 1993	Apr 29, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	9142379	BIPD/Primary	Aug 1, 2016	Aug 1, 2016
TERM/REPL	FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	9335272	BIPD/Primary	Aug 1, 2016	Aug 1, 2016
CANCEL	EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	OC6 99 79	CARGO	Jan 30, 2016	Jan 30, 2016
CANCEL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CA108772A	BIPD/Primary	Aug 29, 2001	Aug 29, 2001
TERM/CANCL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CMG 0452652	BIPD/Primary	Jul 8, 2001	Jul 8, 2001
TERM/REPL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CA108772A	BIPD/Primary	Apr 29, 2001	Apr 29, 2001
TERM/REPL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CMG 0452652	BIPD/Primary	Apr 29, 2001	Apr 29, 2001
TERM/REPL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CA108772A	BIPD/Primary	Apr 29, 2001	Apr 29, 2001
TERM/REPL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CA108772A	BIPD/Primary	Apr 26, 2001	Apr 26, 2001
TERM/REPL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CMG 045 2652	BIPD	Apr 29, 1997	Apr 29, 1997
TERM/REPL	EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.	0E69979	BIPD	Apr 29, 1995	Apr 29, 1995

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC167524	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Sep 25, 2001	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Oct 16, 2001
MC167524	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 28, 1993	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC167524	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Aug 1, 1989	—	Unknown
MC167524	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Dec 14, 1983	TRANSFERRED	Jun 30, 1989

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Drugs / Alcohol

0.00

Vehicle Maintenance

2.13

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections

115

Violations

6 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

3.0%

Driver OOS %

3.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

8 states • 115 inspections

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Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 115 inspections)

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Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 115 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	23	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	6	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	5	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A	Failing to keep RODS	4	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	3	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55C2-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:172.328D-HMM	HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required	2	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516(c)(6)	Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured	2	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A	Placarding violation	1	1	8	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.3-F	Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue.	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11C-LSLA	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)	Driver failed to manually add the trailer number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(7)	395.8(f)(7)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817(e)(2)	177.817(e)(2)	1	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.25(a)(6)	Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV transporting HM requiring placards on a learners permit	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:107.620(b)	107.620(b)	1	0	—	Unknown

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

3.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-20.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-3.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.90vs nat'l 1.80

-0.90 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (115 inspections)

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Inspection History (115 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 2, 2026	87499355	Roadside	SD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 3, 2026	87246896	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.53B-B, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.47E	No
Feb 23, 2026	87143851	HUDSON WI	WI	Level 2	HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.60C	No
Feb 10, 2026	87017650	I-90 WB AT MP 32 1/2	IL	Level 2	HEIL OTHER	2	393.60C, 393.9	No
Feb 4, 2026	86973226	FARGO ND	ND	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.24	No
Jan 30, 2026	86931382	FARGO ND	ND	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 27, 2026	86904012	SISSETON SD	SD	Level 3	HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Dec 19, 2025	86653376	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 2	BEALL TRAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 11, 2025	86538962	BRANDON SD	SD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 18, 2025	86408758	WEST LAKELAND MN	MN	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Nov 3, 2025	86233004	NEW SALEM ND	ND	Level 2	POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.55E-B	No
Oct 21, 2025	86163947	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 2	POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Oct 7, 2025	85992173	I-74 E/B	IL	Level 1	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	177.817A	Yes
Oct 7, 2025	85989945	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 30, 2025	85926393	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	395.24, 391.41B10-MC	Yes
Sep 10, 2025	85733543	LEBANON SD	SD	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	396.17C-PI	No
Sep 5, 2025	85755194	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 4, 2025	85691764	JAMESTOWN ND	ND	Level 1	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.8A, 393.9A-LHLI	No
Aug 28, 2025	85631112	MINOT ND	ND	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLTL, 392.3-F	Yes
Aug 26, 2025	85649139	WOLVERTON MN	MN	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.53B-B, 393.47E	No
Aug 15, 2025	85512929	MOORETON ND	ND	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 15, 2025	85511432	JAMESTOWN ND	ND	Level 1	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55C2-B	No
Jul 30, 2025	85414068	WORTHINGTON MN	MN	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Jun 24, 2025	85037051	BUXTON ND	ND	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	172.328D-HMM	No
Jun 10, 2025	84970853	SABIN MN	MN	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 2, 2025	84895061	MOORHEAD MN	MN	Level 1	HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER	1	172.328D-HMM	No
May 29, 2025	84832297	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
May 28, 2025	84856935	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.8A, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1	No
May 20, 2025	84781731	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11C-LSLA, 392.2-SLLEWA1	No
May 16, 2025	84709428	BUXTON ND	ND	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 13, 2025	84651242	WILMOT SD	SD	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 12, 2025	84661955	UNDERWOOD ND	ND	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Apr 4, 2025	84369831	CROOKSTON MN	MN	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 21, 2025	84250221	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 1	HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 11, 2025	84112365	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 7, 2025	84126128	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	2	395.8A, 392.2-SLLSR	No
Jan 28, 2025	83734963	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2025	83645892	SEYMOUR IN	IN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLLR	No
Jan 10, 2025	83634160	SABIN MN	MN	Level 3	CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 3, 2025	83531997	MOORETON ND	ND	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 27, 2024	83521186	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 3	HEILITE TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 20, 2024	83483163	BARNESVILLE MN	MN	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	No
Nov 18, 2024	83179394	VERMILLION SD	SD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 18, 2024	83200003	FARGO ND	ND	Level 2	BEALL TRAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.55C2-B, 393.9A-LBL	No
Nov 13, 2024	83162357	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.203B-CBP, 393.9A-LIL	No
Nov 5, 2024	83082074	ARLINGTON SD	SD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 31, 2024	83063188	BUXTON ND	ND	Level 2	HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 18, 2024	82936233	SISSETON SD	SD	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Oct 18, 2024	82936232	SISSETON SD	SD	Level 3	POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Oct 17, 2024	82933749	JEFFERSON SD	SD	Level 3	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

80 total · 6.3% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ERSKINE MN13

WILLISTON ND8 · 2 OOS

ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE5 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance52 · 3 OOS

Unsafe Driving49 · 1 OOS

Hours of Service9

Hazardous Materials6 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Unknown1

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 4 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Aug 28, 2025	ND	TOW	0	0	MINOT	US HWY 2 E	...VS1784	DEAN'S BULK SERVICE INC
Jun 14, 2023	ND	FATAL	1	1	—	—	...MU4534	DEAN'S BULK SERVICE INC
Jun 3, 2019	ND	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Sep 17, 2012	ND	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 2, 2006	MN	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 23, 2006	ND	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
May 3, 2002	ND	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—