BIG GAIN INC
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG GAIN INC (USDOT 290414) 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 Officer(s): DAVID H. WAGNER (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/290414/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 15.6% (worse). n=28856 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. 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
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 38 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.76% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BIG GAIN INC is a corporation based in MANKATO, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 290414. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 34 power units and 28 drivers, with 38 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
BIG GAIN INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 28 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Mankato, MN. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (8) and IA (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 28 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,856 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.71 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.83 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (38 rows) View all 38 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88336232 | Jul 7, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88169503 | Jun 17, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87701875 | Apr 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87158466 | Feb 20, 2026 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86278916 | Nov 3, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85581006 | Aug 25, 2025 | MO | 1 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85589140 | Aug 19, 2025 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84853008 | May 28, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84847152 | May 27, 2025 | MN | 3 | ORONOCO MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.16-D | No |
| 84779786 | May 22, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84440693 | Apr 17, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83444931 | Dec 17, 2024 | WI | 3 | RIVER FALLS WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83105466 | Nov 7, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.8, 393.95A, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82741819 | Sep 24, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82689436 | Sep 18, 2024 | SD | 3 | MIDWAY SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82617118 | Sep 4, 2024 | MN | 3 | ADAMS MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82296356 | Jul 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | SUNFISH LAKE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82104861 | Jul 11, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 395.22(h)(4) | Yes |
| 82060437 | Jul 3, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82051261 | Jul 1, 2024 | MN | 3 | MINNETONKA MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82494009 | Jun 25, 2024 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81738563 | May 29, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81724797 | May 24, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81416260 | Apr 23, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81106631 | Mar 13, 2024 | MN | 3 | MANKATO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0240080008 | Jan 8, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000118396 | Nov 17, 2022 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201328497 | Nov 7, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101250526 | Jul 15, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0163400392 | Dec 5, 2016 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0160770087 | Mar 17, 2016 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000073928 | Feb 20, 2015 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN00UC000641 | Oct 5, 2011 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0111990031 | Jun 27, 2011 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0103070235 | Nov 3, 2010 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0090570302 | Feb 26, 2009 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2008458319 | Sep 2, 2008 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0130013600 | Jan 12, 2001 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0010360400 | Aug 23, 2000 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0030096100 | Apr 10, 2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 4 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 4 | 0 |
| MANKATO | MN | 2 | 0 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| I-80 EB REST AREA | IA | 1 | 0 |
| ADAMS MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| ALDEN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| BUTTERFIELD | MN | 1 | 1 |
| ELYSIAN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MINNETONKA MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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