PUMA TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3200952 • 7101 14TH AVENUE S, RICHFIELD, MN, 55423
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-172578 | REVOKED | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA964372765 | ON FILE | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10013263CA | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA933981952 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CA032904P2018 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 14, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA964372765 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 10013263CA | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA933981952 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2020 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | CA032904P2018 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-172578 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC172578 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 18, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC172578 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 15, 2020 |
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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 87180998 | I-35 SB | IA | Level 3 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 396.17C, 392.2IN | No |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 87056898 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86833185 | SAGINAW MN | MN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 86277667 | CLOQUET MN | MN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 86134273 | ST. CLOUD MN | MN | Level 1 | ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 83792948 | FARIBAULT MN | MN | Level 1 | ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LBL, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 80780206 | RED WING | MN | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 80559524 | CARLTON | MN | Level 1 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 393.55(b) | No |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 80537608 | ST. PAUL | MN | Level 3 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79110904 | COLD SPRING | MN | Level 1 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| May 29, 2023 | 78759138 | CARLTON NB SCALE | MN | Level 1 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.75(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | 494 from Lindau | ...379508 | PUMA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records