MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2572524 • 190 RIVER RIDGE CIRCLE S SUITE 313, BURNSVILLE, MN, 55337
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA22MOT02246200 | ON FILE | May 9, 2023 | May 9, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA957700906 | REPLACED | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP5630214 01 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2021 | May 9, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA938301679 | REPLACED | May 9, 2020 | May 9, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0128293001 | CANCELLED | Dec 26, 2019 | May 9, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0128293001 | NAME CHANGED | May 9, 2019 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0128293001 | REPLACED | May 9, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN238706 | REPLACED | May 11, 2018 | May 9, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN238706 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 29530001 | REPLACED | May 11, 2017 | May 11, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3721069 | REPLACED | May 11, 2015 | May 11, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3577902 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2015 | May 26, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3577902 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2015 | May 11, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA22MOT02246200 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957700906 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2023 | May 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP5630214 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA938301679 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2021 | May 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0128293001 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2020 | May 9, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0128293001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0128293001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN238706 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN238706 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2019 | May 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 29530001 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3721069 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2017 | May 11, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3577902 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2015 | May 26, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3577902 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2015 | May 11, 2015 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC899266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC899266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC899266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2020 |
| MC899266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2020 |
| MC899266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 |
| MC899266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 |
| MC899266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2019 |
| MC899266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2019 |
| MC899266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC899266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC899266 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC899266 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Colbert | SB HWY 69/75 | ...155847 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 1, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I035 | ...GU4818 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 6, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NB/EB US 0018 / US 18 | ...FK8133 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 17, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS | Inver Grove TR | ...FP8888 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOWNERS GROVE TWP | RAMP I-55 N/B | ...BM8125 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDINA | N USTH 169 @ MNTH 62 | ...JY8650 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 6, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 151 | ...HB1383 | MINNESOTA FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 10, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2022-0023-US1689 | Feb 8, 2022 | 396.3(a) | $4,310 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events