DULUTH TIRE

USDOT 2978466 Active Based in DULUTH, MN

DULUTH TIRE is a motor carrier based in DULUTH, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2978466. 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 3 power units and 6 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.0%. 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.

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.

Carrier Overview

DULUTH TIRE is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 6 drivers, based in Duluth, MN. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
3
Drivers
6
Inspections
16
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
30.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (6) and MN (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

30.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 30.0% vs 23.4% +6.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.1% vs 6.7% +2.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
2802 W SUPERIOR ST
DULUTH, MN 55806-1746
Phone: 2187275686
Registration
USDOT 2978466
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 135,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 30.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
9.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
30%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +30 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wisconsin (WI) 6 0 0.0% Dec 18, 2025
Minnesota (MN) 3 3 100.0% May 16, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 7
Freightliner 3
Chevrolet 2
GMC 2
Pj Trailer 2
Fabrique 1
Hino 1
P&J Traile 1
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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86623514 Dec 18, 2025 WI 2 BLOOMER WI
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.60D, 395.8A No
86211538 Oct 29, 2025 WI 2 ASHLAND WI
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LIL No
85895218 Sep 24, 2025 WI 2 TREGO WI
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85078340 Jun 25, 2025 WI 1 SOUTH RANGE WI
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84762045 May 16, 2025 MN 1 FOREST LAKE MN
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLL, 393.48A-BLMCBAD Yes
83881166 Feb 14, 2025 WI 1 SOUTH RANGE WI
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.11A1-LCHL No
83608365 Jan 8, 2025 MN 1 SAGINAW MN
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.43DBMA, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LSML Yes
83006868 Oct 23, 2024 WI 1 SOUTH RANGE WI
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82353120 Aug 6, 2024 MN 1 ORR MN
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.209(d) Yes
81596134 May 8, 2024 MN 3 WRENSHALL MN
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81418042 Apr 17, 2024 MN 2 PROCTOR MN
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 395.8(k)(2), 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
80426566 Dec 19, 2023 MN 3
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) No
79684458 Sep 14, 2023 MN 3 BLAINE
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2 No
79675618 Sep 13, 2023 WI 1 SUPERIOR SWEF
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79185761 Jul 19, 2023 MN 3 OAKDALE
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
78678016 May 17, 2023 WI 1 SUPERIOR SWEF
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SOUTH RANGE WI WI 3 0
SUPERIOR SWEF WI 2 0
BLAINE MN 1 0
FOREST LAKE MN MN 1 1
OAKDALE MN 1 0
ORR MN MN 1 1
PROCTOR MN MN 1 1
SAGINAW MN MN 1 1
WRENSHALL MN MN 1 0
ASHLAND WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 5 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
393.201(b) Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.209(d) Wheel fasteners loose/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.8(k)(2) ELD malfunction / not functional Hours of Service 1 1
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  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about DULUTH TIRE

Is DULUTH TIRE an active motor carrier?
Yes. DULUTH TIRE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2978466 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DULUTH TIRE's safety rating?
DULUTH TIRE is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has DULUTH TIRE had?
16 roadside inspections are on file for DULUTH TIRE in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DULUTH TIRE's out-of-service rate?
DULUTH TIRE's peak out-of-service rate is 30.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DULUTH TIRE based?
DULUTH TIRE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2802 W SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, Minnesota 55806-1746. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DULUTH TIRE have valid operating authority?
DULUTH TIRE does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does DULUTH TIRE operate?
DULUTH TIRE self-reports 3 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DULUTH TIRE had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DULUTH TIRE. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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