AFA LLC
USDOT 3439358 • 1087 PEREGRINE DR SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904
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-1116588 | REVOKED | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP97343A | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 26, 2024 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP86839A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP86839A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2021 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2021 | May 16, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Apr 17, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Jun 12, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875171 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP97343A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP86839A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP86839A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2022 | May 16, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2021 | Jun 12, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2021 | Apr 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875171 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1116588 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1116588 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2023 |
| MC1116588 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2022 |
| MC1116588 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2021 |
| MC1116588 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 |
| MC1116588 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2021 |
| MC1116588 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2021 |
| MC1116588 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 2020 | REVOKED | Apr 1, 2024 |
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 Map
7 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2023 | 79968203 | KENOSHA SWEF | WI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55(d)(1) | No |
| Oct 15, 2023 | 79933153 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.22(g) | No |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79751622 | PLEASANT PRAIRIEWI | US | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.60(c), 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79684375 | ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION | MN | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.24(a), 393.55(d)(3), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 79609888 | BROOKLYN PARK | MN | Level 1 | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 14 | 393.9(a), 393.70(b)(1)(i), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 79188665 | EAST BOISE PORT OF ENTRY | ID | Level 1 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 395.3(a)(2), 393.207(a), 393.55(c)(1) | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 78948161 | Roadside | MN | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.47(a), 393.19 | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78891022 | I-75 SB @ 11 MM | MI | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 78862860 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION | IL | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN PARK | USTH 169 | ...555910 | AFA LLC |
| Dec 10, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAUGATUCK TWP | I 196 | ...HW3259 | AFA LLC |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records