PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 2362232 • 48041 LUCE STREET, PERHAM, MN, 56573

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,362,232
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2183467985
Power Units (MCS-150)
21
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
MCS-150 Mileage
2,007,081
Physical Address
48041 LUCE STREET, PERHAM, MN, 56573
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 13, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-809664ACTIVEUnknownMay 16, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryGFL0002486ON FILEOct 13, 2022Oct 13, 2023

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0095761002REPLACEDOct 31, 2020Oct 13, 2020
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0095761002REPLACEDOct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0095761002REPLACEDOct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2022
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0095761001NAME CHANGEDDec 27, 2019Oct 20, 2020
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0095761001REPLACEDDec 27, 2019Oct 13, 2020
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary750581001REPLACEDDec 27, 2018Dec 27, 2019
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary362780001CANCELLEDDec 27, 2017Jan 27, 2019
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary362780001REPLACEDDec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2018
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP01703AREPLACEDJan 3, 2013Dec 27, 2017
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP01703ACANCELLEDJan 3, 2013Jan 5, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.GFL0002486BIPD/PrimaryOct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0095761002BIPD/PrimaryOct 13, 2022Oct 13, 2022
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0095761001BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0095761001BIPD/PrimaryOct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0095761002BIPD/PrimaryOct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0095761002BIPD/PrimaryOct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.750581001BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2019Dec 27, 2019
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.362780001BIPD/PrimaryJan 27, 2019Jan 27, 2019
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.362780001BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2018Dec 27, 2018
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP01703ABIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP01703ABIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2017

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC809664CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 16, 2022
MC809664CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 17, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 13, 2020
MC809664CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 11, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 27, 2017
MC809664MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 9, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
36%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
117
Violations
85
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
21
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

7
May
6
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
6
Sep
4
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
4
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
6
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 117 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

26 states117 inspections

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Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)

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Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBDBrake actuators/chambers defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B2I-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)(3)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10Unknown
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLSDriver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.85vs nat'l 1.80
-0.95 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 (117 inspections)

Showing 50 of 117

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Inspection History (117 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687523283RoadsideKYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2Details unavailableNo
Mar 13, 202687302310RoadsideNELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 202687225284GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202687209551OLATHE KSKSLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Feb 18, 202687101513BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202687054568BOZEMAN MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 6, 202686986862MONUMENT COCOLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Jan 14, 202686810437ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 28, 202586660397SHELBY MTMTLevel 2WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.9A2-CYes
Dec 16, 202586579564PAGELAND SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 4, 202586521873CACHE CREEKCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47D2-BLTBD, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Dec 3, 202586485672FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586468847BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 1, 202586481777W/B ANTELOPE SCALESCALevel 1REIT SEMI-TRAILER4393.203E-CBP, 393.110B2I-C, 393.47EYes
Nov 29, 202586437052DICKINSON NDNDLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.67C7V-FNo
Nov 20, 202586392319FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 13, 202586329697FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3AL-MAC PRO SEMI-TRAILER1395.24No
Nov 11, 20258629752639 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 7, 202586039225BUTTE MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9A2-C, 393.45D-BYes
Sep 29, 202585903622ARMINGTON MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 6, 202585764989ALLEGANY NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202585756083MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 5, 202585754858HASTINGS NYNYLevel 3NAV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Sep 5, 202585754809HASTINGS NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 2, 202585717756MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11A1-LRR, 393.130C-CHVEYes
Aug 28, 202585651264WINNFIELD LALALevel 1REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.45D-BNo
Aug 14, 202585549541MOTLEY MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 27, 202585092186RoadsideNELevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 17, 202585024101ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60DNo
Jun 16, 202584969375VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 12, 202584990639SHEVLIN MNMNLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LRLINo
May 27, 202584838328SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG1No
May 16, 202584709709JACKSBORO TNTNLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
May 14, 20258468228139 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.100B-C, 393.207F, 393.45B2Yes
Apr 29, 202584555926SUNDANCE POEWYLevel 1BENS SEMI-TRAILER1393.47ENo
Apr 29, 202584543737I-35 SBIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Apr 14, 202584403548VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 11, 202584385826COLORADO SPRINGS COCOLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.51C-BLPWYes
Mar 25, 202584251152SPARTA WIWILevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202584046135GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 20, 202583978868MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 5, 202583814831SPARTA WIWILevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jan 20, 202583673051HWY 3IALevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jan 9, 202583574595BISMARCK NDNDLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jan 6, 202583543519FARGO NDNDLevel 3BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 22, 202483461961TILFORD SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Dec 21, 202483467256RoadsideNELevel 3NAVI TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 29, 202483295138PENSACOLA FLFLLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 14, 202483163379BUXTON NDNDLevel 2BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202483049365WEBSTER COUNTYMSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

75 total · 16.0% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving33 · 2 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 20, 2025OKTOW00THACKERVILLEI-35 NB...840464PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Aug 8, 2025MOINJURY01FLORISSANTIS 270...821151PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Jun 20, 2024OHTOW00JEROME (TOWNSHIP OF)INDUSTRIAL PK...MU8291PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Feb 23, 2023MDTOW00LEONARDTOWN RD...864078PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Aug 18, 2021WVTOW00CHARLESTONI-77 MP 96...068504PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Jul 1, 2021PAINJURY01PINE TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 6000 W...764525PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Mar 30, 2021MNTOW00SAINT MICHAELWB ISTH 94, west of MP204...047628PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC
Feb 27, 2019SDTOW00
Dec 16, 2016MOTOW00
Nov 22, 2016ILFATAL10

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 20, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 8, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 13, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 16, 2022
Authority
Aug 18, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 20, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 27, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 27, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 16, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2016
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries

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