ULLAND BROTHERS INC
ULLAND BROTHERS INC is a large fleet, operating 111 power units and 69 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Albert Lea, MN. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 18.2% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 3.80% vs peer 1.40% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 18.8% Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ULLAND BROTHERS INC (USDOT 234372) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 3.80% vs peer 1.40% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 18.8% On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/234372/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 3.8% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 18.75% (worse). n=8964 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 63 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 22 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 63 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.55% | 13.64% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
ULLAND BROTHERS INC had 22 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 18.2%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (17) and IA (4).
18.2% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (18.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 21 times.
The fleet comprises 111 power units (large fleet) and 69 drivers; Mack, Western Star, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,964 ACTIVE carriers operating 55–167 power units (±50% of this carrier's 111 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (19 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 31, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 12 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Western Star | 5 | |
| Trail King | 4 | |
| Ford | 3 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Trlk | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.92 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (63 rows) View all 63 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88874022 | Aug 31, 2026 | ND | 3 | HARWOOD ND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88480556 | Jul 22, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88473053 | Jul 21, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87307278 | Mar 10, 2026 | MN | 3 | GRAND RAPIDS MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86164041 | Oct 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | VIRGINIA MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86134441 | Oct 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | VIRGINIA MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86038317 | Oct 7, 2025 | MN | 3 | VIRGINIA MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86027319 | Oct 6, 2025 | MN | 3 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86000185 | Oct 2, 2025 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85810467 | Sep 12, 2025 | MN | 3 | HARTLAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85779090 | Sep 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 69 NB |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2RG | No |
| 85392847 | Jul 28, 2025 | MN | 3 | DULUTH MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85158281 | Jul 3, 2025 | MN | 1 | DULUTH MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.43DBMA, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85036176 | Jun 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84970971 | Jun 10, 2025 | MN | 3 | AUSTIN MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84588250 | Apr 29, 2025 | MN | 2 | EVELETH MN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 84370119 | Apr 4, 2025 | MN | 3 | VIRGINIA MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLCP | Yes |
| 83804568 | Jan 31, 2025 | MN | 3 | VIRGINIA MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ford
|
0 | — | No |
| 83483530 | Dec 20, 2024 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83068585 | Oct 28, 2024 | MN | 1 | WINNEBAGO MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 82939953 | Oct 17, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
6 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 82875076 | Oct 3, 2024 | MN | 2 | DULUTH MN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 172.301(a)(1) | No |
| 82751859 | Sep 18, 2024 | MN | 3 | HERMANTOWN MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82698632 | Sep 12, 2024 | MN | 3 | DULUTH MN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82439956 | Aug 14, 2024 | MN | 3 | CLOQUET MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0261270055 | May 7, 2026 | MN | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| MN0251610272 | Jun 10, 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2401431928 | Jul 11, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0232830239 | Oct 10, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0232630080 | Sep 20, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0232230020 | Aug 11, 2023 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0231990158 | Jul 18, 2023 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0203150554 | Nov 10, 2020 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0192980063 | Oct 25, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0192500181 | Sep 7, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0173120363 | Nov 8, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0163200019 | Nov 15, 2016 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0151900064 | Jul 8, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0132620198 | Sep 12, 2013 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0123030191 | Oct 3, 2012 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1200705355 | Sep 22, 2012 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0112080005 | Jul 25, 2011 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0101190253 | Apr 28, 2010 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0082600225 | Aug 14, 2008 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0053180193 | Oct 21, 2005 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0050430018 | Feb 3, 2005 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0304262400 | Aug 21, 2003 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE | MN | 8 | 1 |
| VIRGINIA MN | MN | 6 | 1 |
| DULUTH MN | MN | 4 | 1 |
| SAGINAW MN | MN | 3 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE | MN | 2 | 1 |
| DULUTH | MN | 2 | 0 |
| GLENVILLE | MN | 2 | 0 |
| GRAND MARAIS | MN | 2 | 0 |
| HERMANTOWN MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| THOMPSON | MN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 172.301(a)(1) | No proper shipping name and/or ID# marking on non-bulk package | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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