- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 82 days (since Feb 25, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
PELICAN FREIGHT LLC
APPLE VALLEY, MN
PELICAN FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in APPLE VALLEY, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2565046. 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 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.4%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PELICAN FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, based in Apple Valley, MN. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.7% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 2,100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (4) and MO (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 22, 2016 to Mar 3, 2022 (2201 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 12, 2016 to Mar 2, 2022 (2210 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelos (MN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jul 13, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87234306 | Mar 2, 2026 | IN | 3 | GROVERTOWN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86918073 | Jan 27, 2026 | WI | 3 | NEILLSVILLE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86732112 | Jan 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86646512 | Dec 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85915226 | Sep 29, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85866332 | Sep 24, 2025 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.48A-BIBD, 393.47E | No |
| 85859949 | Sep 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85505680 | Aug 13, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A, 392.2RG | No |
| 85383074 | Jul 30, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85215233 | Jul 13, 2025 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLILC, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 85160063 | Jul 2, 2025 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 84147330 | Mar 15, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C | Yes |
| 84004083 | Feb 24, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83946108 | Feb 23, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-butler-county---015 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83662675 | Jan 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1356 US67 NB SVC RD |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11TL, 393.55C1 | No |
| 83654685 | Jan 18, 2025 | WI | 2 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.75A1-TRPET, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Yes |
| 83667921 | Jan 15, 2025 | MN | 3 | WOODBURY MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.16-D, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 83302303 | Dec 3, 2024 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 83284941 | Dec 1, 2024 | MO | 1 | JACKSON MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 83265356 | Nov 21, 2024 | GA | 2 | KINGSTON GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-F, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82481710 | Aug 26, 2024 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207(f) | No |
| 82371453 | Aug 12, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22(h)(4), 392.2 | No |
| 79396358 | Aug 12, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0260890115 | Mar 30, 2026 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KS2025E29410 | Feb 10, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0009686394 | Nov 21, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX4EK8HQE1C0 | Jul 29, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2022 | MC895581-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Mar 10, 2015 | MC895581-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | DE26MOT02368400 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA867975044 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA867975044 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP81119A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2022 | Jan 13, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2210 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 12, 2016 to Mar 2, 2022 | |||||
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045168-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 25, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 15, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 12, 2026
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Mar 3, 2022
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Feb 22, 2016
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Feb 22, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 22, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2201 days (through Mar 3, 2022)
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Feb 12, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 12, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 2210 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 2, 2022)
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Dec 1, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Oct 27, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Aug 13, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jul 8, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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May 13, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 14, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 3 | 1 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| KINGSTON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| GROVERTOWN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| EDDYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| WOODBURY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC895581
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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