PEARSON TRUCKING INC
USDOT 307855 • 2595 EBERSOLE AVE SE, BUFFALO, MN, 55313
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-335856 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 2, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP85375A | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85375A | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85375A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP85375A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA-K86374 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2010 | Apr 7, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K86374 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K86374 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K86374 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K86374 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA-K86374 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K86374 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP60539D | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 1998 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP60539D | REPLACED | Apr 24, 1998 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP60539D | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 1998 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP60539D | REPLACED | Mar 24, 1998 | Mar 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85375A | CARGO | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85375A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K86374 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K86374 | CARGO | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K86374 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K86374 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85375A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85375A | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K86374 | CARGO | Apr 7, 2010 | Apr 7, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP60539D | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2010 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP60539D | CARGO | Apr 6, 2010 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP60539D | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP60539D | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K86374 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K86374 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC335856 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2011 |
| MC335856 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 1998 | — | 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
10 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200(a) | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MORRIS | MNTH 28 | ...359467 | PEARSON TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | no city county crash | I 35 N | ...443308 | PERSON TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW HARTFORD | ISTH 90 | ...048160 | PEARSON TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTICELLO | MNTH 25 | ...301522 | PEARSON TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 19, 2023 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ELIZABETH | USTH 59 | ...291636 | PEARSON TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 5, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAKOPEE | CSAH 101 | ...779917 | PEARSON TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 6, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2005 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2004 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events