SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC

USDOT 305230 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Produce U.S. Mail Cold Food Beverages Based in MANKATO, MN Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Aug 8, 2001
Coverage resumed · Dec 17, 2003
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 7, 2018
Property Broker reinstated · May 23, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 469 days Apr 26, 2000 → Aug 8, 2001
  • Prior insurance gap · 590 days May 6, 2002 → Dec 17, 2003
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1850 days Inactive Feb 11, 2013 → reinstated Mar 7, 2018
  • Property Broker gap · 7109 days Inactive Dec 5, 2003 → reinstated May 23, 2023
On file
  • Active insurance on file AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY · 84 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, U.S. Mail, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC (USDOT 305230)
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
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 469 days — Apr 26, 2000 → Aug 8, 2001
  • Prior insurance gap · 590 days — May 6, 2002 → Dec 17, 2003
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1850 days — Inactive Feb 11, 2013 → reinstated Mar 7, 2018
  • Property Broker gap · 7109 days — Inactive Dec 5, 2003 → reinstated May 23, 2023

On file:
  • Active insurance on file — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY · 84
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/305230/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281595 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 305230
In FMCSA records since Nov 14, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, U.S. Mail, Cold Food, Beverages
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 183,275 mi
Contact & address
Physical
158 CREE COURT
MANKATO, MN 56001
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 305230
In FMCSA records since Nov 14, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 183,275 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
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%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC is a corporation based in MANKATO, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 305230. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 25 years on FMCSA's records, based in Mankato, MN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI, and all filed authority types (contract and broker) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 60% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1) and WY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 281,595 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,595 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,595 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (4)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 11, 2013 to Mar 7, 2018 (1850 days)
  • Property Broker authority was inactive from Dec 5, 2003 to May 23, 2023 (7109 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 23, 2002 to Dec 30, 2003 (616 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 3, 2000 to Aug 14, 2001 (468 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 26, 2000 to Aug 8, 2001 (469 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 6, 2002 to Dec 17, 2003 (590 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-10 2025-10

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Great Dane 5
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86158868 Oct 22, 2025 WY 1 REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81661874 May 19, 2024 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81098809 Mar 12, 2024 CA 2 CORDELIA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80119240 Nov 7, 2023 NV 3 GARSON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80019926 Oct 25, 2023 WY 1 LUSK REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79178636 Jul 17, 2023 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78892432 Jun 13, 2023 NV 3 GARSON CHECKSITE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL7376732704 Sep 21, 2004 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN99510130B0 Jul 13, 1999 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC305999 common N
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 23, 2023 MC305999-B REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 7, 2018 MC305999-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 30, 2003 MC305999-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 5, 2003 MC305999-B VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 100836503 84 May 18, 2024 On file ACTIVE
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10147016 SURETY May 18, 2023 May 19, 2024 CANCELLED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10147016 SURETY May 18, 2023 May 18, 2024 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6599358 91X $750,000 Mar 6, 2018 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA 5461835 BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2009 Feb 1, 2013 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA 5461835 BIPD/Primary Jul 2, 2009 Dec 15, 2009 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2702503 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2004 Jul 2, 2009 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2702503 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2004 Jul 23, 2009 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN416601 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2003 Jan 24, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN416601 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2003 Dec 20, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 590 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 6, 2002 to Dec 17, 2003
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION MCP2003203-00 CARGO Aug 31, 2001 May 6, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION MCP2003203-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 2001 May 6, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN296865 BIPD/Primary Aug 8, 2001 Aug 31, 2001 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 469 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 26, 2000 to Aug 8, 2001
COURTLAND STATE BANK NONE TRUST FUND Jun 7, 1999 May 18, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN225085 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 1997 Apr 26, 2000 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN225085 BIPD/Primary Mar 6, 1997 Aug 31, 1997 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN211166 BIPD/Primary Jul 2, 1996 Mar 6, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 18, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 23, 2023
    authority
    REINSTATED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  4. May 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COURTLAND STATE BANK
  5. Mar 7, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Feb 11, 2013
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1850 days (through Mar 7, 2018)
  9. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  10. Dec 15, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  11. Jul 23, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 6, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jul 2, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jan 24, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 3, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Dec 20, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Dec 5, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  18. Dec 5, 2003
    authority gap
    Property Broker authority inactive: 7109 days (through May 23, 2023)
  19. May 6, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  20. May 6, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 590 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 17, 2003)
  21. Apr 23, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Apr 23, 2002
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 616 days (through Dec 30, 2003)
  23. Aug 31, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. May 3, 2000
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  25. May 3, 2000
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 468 days (through Aug 14, 2001)
  26. Apr 26, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Apr 26, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 469 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 8, 2001)
  28. Aug 31, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Mar 6, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CORDELIA IF CA 2 0
DONNER PASS IF CA 1 0
GARSON NV 1 0
GARSON CHECKSITE NV 1 0
LUSK REST AREA WY 1 0
REST AREA WY 1 0
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How to verify SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC

Is SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 305230 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 SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC's safety rating?
SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC 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 SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC's out-of-service rate?
SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC based?
SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 158 CREE COURT, MANKATO, Minnesota 56001. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC have valid operating authority?
SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC operate?
SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SAMUELSON HARDWOODS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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