GROUNDWORKS MINNESOTA LLC
DBA: INNOVATIVE BASEMENT AUTHORITY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 13.2% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 8.70% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — GROUNDWORKS MINNESOTA LLC (USDOT 3363074) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 13.2% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 8.70% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3363074/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 13.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 8.7% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=17683 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 52 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 58 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.12% | 12.12% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GROUNDWORKS MINNESOTA LLC is a motor carrier based in RUSH CITY, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3363074. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 56 power units and 67 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.2%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GROUNDWORKS MINNESOTA LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 56 power units and 67 drivers, based in Rush City, MN. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 21.2% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (21) and SD (7).
21.2% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 18 times.
The fleet comprises 56 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 67 drivers; Chevrolet, Big tex, and GMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,683 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–84 power units (±50% of this carrier's 56 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 21 | 4 | 19.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 9 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 1.63 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 3.52 | 4 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88064990 | Jun 5, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87436970 | Mar 30, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 87433183 | Mar 23, 2026 | MN | 2 | MOORHEAD MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87197514 | Feb 25, 2026 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.95K-EE | No |
| 87111735 | Feb 16, 2026 | MN | 1 | SAINT PETER MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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2 | 393.100C-C, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86831643 | Jan 19, 2026 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 86772269 | Jan 8, 2026 | WA | 3 | EVERETT WA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86772328 | Jan 6, 2026 | MN | 3 | MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86416404 | Nov 24, 2025 | ND | 1 | BUXTON ND |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 391.41A-MCPC, 395.8A | No |
| 85865333 | Sep 24, 2025 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95K-EE, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85515175 | Aug 11, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85514685 | Aug 11, 2025 | MN | 1 | DETROIT LAKES MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 391.41APC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 85290328 | Jul 16, 2025 | MN | 3 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 85282650 | Jul 15, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85158457 | Jul 2, 2025 | MN | 3 | CHAMPLIN MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85026813 | Jun 23, 2025 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
5 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85023351 | Jun 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84691375 | May 9, 2025 | MN | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 84537398 | Apr 23, 2025 | MN | 3 | ISANTI MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 84462209 | Apr 15, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84289471 | Mar 26, 2025 | MN | 1 | REMER MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 84222236 | Mar 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | HUGO MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 83942569 | Feb 24, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 83803638 | Jan 31, 2025 | MN | 2 | WAITE PARK MN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 392.2-SLLMF, 392.8-D | No |
| 83375283 | Dec 11, 2024 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT2550212020 | Aug 18, 2025 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001156894 | Aug 23, 2024 | ND | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0001152045 | Apr 8, 2024 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLTON | MN | 4 | 1 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 4 | 1 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 4 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 4 | 1 |
| SAGINAW MN | MN | 3 | 1 |
| RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | MN | 2 | 0 |
| BUXTON ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| SISSETONSD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| ADA MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| BRAINERD | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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