T J POTTER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 303391 • 13000 SHERBURNE AVE, BECKER, MN, 55308
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF649652 | ON FILE | Aug 29, 2013 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 953-93-15 | ON FILE | May 27, 2002 | Mar 21, 2003 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF511601 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2006 | Aug 29, 2013 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU4000040 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2006 | Aug 23, 2006 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP9539315 | CANCELLED | May 27, 1998 | May 27, 2002 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU4000040 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 1996 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU4000040 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 1993 | Jan 14, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF649652 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF511601 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2013 | Aug 29, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU4000040 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2006 | Aug 23, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU4000040 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 953-93-15 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2003 | Mar 21, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP9539315 | CARGO | May 27, 2002 | May 27, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU4000040 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 1996 | Jan 14, 1996 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC204143 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC204143 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 5, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC204143 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 16, 1991 | — | 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
36 states • 314 inspections
Violation Summary (134 violations from latest 100 of 314 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 14 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9B-LRLO | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-DETECT | Driver having any measured alcohol concentration or any detected presence of alcohol while on dutyor operating or in physical control of a commercial motor veh | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209B-STWL | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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 (314 inspections)
Showing 50 of 314
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHASKA | NOREX RD | ...594121 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 1, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST MICHAEL | ISTH 94@MP 203 | ...182831 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 13, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | CORNHUSKER RD | ...261019 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 8, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | US-75 | ...040112 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUDSON | IH 094 WB | ...781998 | TJ POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| May 31, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-24 WESTBOUND AT MM1 | ...451200 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 3, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KENTLAND | SEYMOUR ST | ...174478 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANKATO | POWER DR | ...035227 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 2, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.9110 -112.2648 | ...017004 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 17, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMARILLO | S 700 LAKESIDE DR | ...211136 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...366978 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILKINSON | STATE ROAD 234 | ...022664 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 14, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 2.00 E RUFUS | I-84 2.03 W JOHN DAY EXIT | ...101064 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 11, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKFORD | IL-251 | ...318501 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 11, 2023 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MARION | IA 100 E | ...254618 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 22, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 49 | ...017003 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 2, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW TRENTON | US HWY 52 | ...318501 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURKE | IH 039 NB | ...022665 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURKE | IH 039 NB | ...022665 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 2, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...318503 | TRUCKING , TJ POTTER |
| Dec 15, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLOOMINGTON TWP | US-51 | ...318503 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 3, 2021 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | U077 | ...022662 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| May 27, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | T038/LANCER AVE AND US 18 | ...236510 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RICHFIELD | 35W | ...BV6449 | T J POTTER TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 13, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events