LAKES GAS CO
USDOT 319570 • 26777 FALLBROOK AVE, WYOMING, MN, 55092
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
7 states • 123 inspections
Violation Summary (159 violations from latest 100 of 123 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRLR | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504A-HMPS | Placarding - table 1 materials | 2 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 2 | 2 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLO | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.840G | Hazmat - no emergency response info | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.337-9C-HMP | HM (Packaging) - MC 331 improper marking of inlets/outlets. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.203H2-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list additional descriptions for liquefied petroleum gas as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.302(a) | No ID# on a Bulk Packaging | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.514(b) | Bulk package with residue of HM not properly placarded | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.600(c)(1) | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.840(l) | Hazmat - no emergency response info | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24(b)(2) | 173.24(b)(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (123 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEWEY | STH 070 EB | ...WK7245 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Jan 22, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HERMANTOWN | W ARROWHEAD RD | ...WL3135 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Feb 21, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASEWAUPEE | CTH SB WB | ...Y49889 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Jun 5, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DELAFIELD | IH 094 EB | ...LZ8514 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Mar 25, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEDFORD | CTH E NB | ...Y49853 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Jan 9, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ISLE HARBOR | Teal Rd | ...190771 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Dec 19, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RACINE | WOLFF ST | ...LZ8514 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Apr 13, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENOSHA | 22ND AVE | ...805439 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Jan 27, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OTSEGO | 70TH ST NE | ...156698 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Jan 5, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREEN BAY | IH 043 SB | ...648002 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Sep 7, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAM FALLS | CTH O NB | ...606116 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Mar 1, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDEN LAKE | Lakewood Rd | ...190770 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Feb 19, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HONEY CREEK | CTH PF NB | ...N57881 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Feb 4, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | ISTH 94 | ...606114 | LAKES GAS CO |
| Jan 6, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2016 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records