MINNESOTA TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2879052 • DBA: MINNESOTA TRANSPORT • 1621 UNIVERSITY DR S STE 226, FARGO, ND, 58103-7831
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-966303 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 19, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0176456001 | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2022 | Jun 26, 2023 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0176456001 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2021 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0176456001 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0176456001 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2021 | Sep 12, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0176456001 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP41435A | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2018 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP41435A | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2018 | Mar 12, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1517107 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3767387 | REPLACED | May 9, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0176456001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0176456001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0176456001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0176456001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2021 | Sep 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0176456001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP41435A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP41435A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2021 | Jun 26, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2018 | Mar 12, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3767387 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC966303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2022 |
| MC966303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2021 |
| MC966303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2018 |
| MC966303 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2017 |
| MC966303 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 7, 2016 | — | 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
16 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 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-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (25 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0281 | ...433545 | MINNESOTA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...G99508 | MINNESOTA TRANSPORT |
| Dec 17, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records