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TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC

USDOT 348554 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RONALD GARDAS Company officer 2: RENEE GARDAS General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Intermodal Containers Based in BLAINE, MN Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 24, 2009
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RONALD GARDAS
Company officer 2: RENEE GARDAS
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 348554)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): RONALD GARDAS (Company officer); RENEE GARDAS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/348554/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 1.1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 17.9% (worse). n=11814 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 34

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 348554
In FMCSA records since Mar 29, 1989 (~37y)
MC / docket MC111356
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RONALD GARDAS
Company officer 2 RENEE GARDAS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size 85 units
Drivers 75
Annual mileage 1,589,466 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (651) 642-1446
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3760 FLOWERFIELD ROAD
BLAINE, MN 55014
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 348554
In FMCSA records since Mar 29, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,589,466 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 10.0% vs 6.7% +3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.78 vs 1.80 -0.02
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0
Trucks 80 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 43 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
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 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 11.11% 33.33% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
85
Drivers
75
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
43 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC is a corporation based in BLAINE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 348554. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 85 power units and 75 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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 overview

TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 85 power units and 75 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 42 years on FMCSA's records, based in Blaine, MN. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract (common authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (6) and WI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 85 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 75 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 11,814 ACTIVE carriers operating 42–128 power units (±50% of this carrier's 85 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
10%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.1%
Median across 11,814 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.9%
Median across 11,814 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +48.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations
3 OOS · 37.5%
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 5 2 40.0% Feb 16, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 1 100.0% Feb 4, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Apr 11, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Aug 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 7
Freightliner 2
Peterbilt 2
Auto 1
Landoll Co 1
Ram 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.66 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.33 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 0.27 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 5.55 6 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87112026 Feb 16, 2026 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCC0073 · 2NKHHM6X9NM135980
0 — No
86978792 Feb 4, 2026 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN 3324PZA · 1NPXL49X8HD388184
3 393.9TS, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2UCR Yes
86176211 Oct 23, 2025 MN 3 MAPLE GROVE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBT1684 · 3ALACWDT8HDJG0147
1 392.16-D No
85560950 Aug 19, 2025 WI 3 CUSHING WI
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCH4643 · 2NKHHM6X3DM369126
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84929750 Jun 5, 2025 MN 1 PENGILLY MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAR2399 · 1XP5DU9X56D881070
4 393.130B-CHVE, 393.47E, 393.78A-WS Yes
84373555 Apr 11, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBT1684 · 3ALACWDT8HDJG0147
0 — No
83841027 Feb 10, 2025 MI 3 MACKINAC BRIDGE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN 8321PRA · 1XKWDB9X53J389926
2 395.8F1-HOSM, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83724337 Jan 22, 2025 MN 2 WEST LAKELAND MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCF4438 · 2NK3HM6X2RM380801
5 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.75G-TAOW, 393.104F3-C Yes
82249022 Jul 24, 2024 MN 1 FOREST LAKE MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCA0789 · 2NKHHM6H7LM394828
0 — No
81609795 May 9, 2024 MN 2 HASTINGS MN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBV6236 · 2NKHHM6X0HM177443
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
79283325 Jul 31, 2023 MN 3 MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBY2635 · 3C7WRNDL1EG131526
1 392.82(a)(1) No
78507624 May 2, 2023 MN 3 MAPLE GROVE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCC0486 · 2NKHHM6XXFM424349
3 392.2, 392.16(a) No
78391818 Apr 18, 2023 MN 1 FOREST LAKE SCALE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCC6699 · 1FDFF6LT6NDA05071
0 — No
78295410 Apr 5, 2023 MN 2 CARLTON — 2 383.23(a)(2), 393.95(a) Yes
Recent Crashes (43 rows) View all 43 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0253250082 Nov 21, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0251130094 Apr 23, 2025 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0231660186 Jun 15, 2023 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0223360145 Dec 2, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0223330589 Nov 29, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0213080244 Nov 4, 2021 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0212320193 Aug 20, 2021 MN 0 4 Yes No Injury
MN0203580290 Dec 23, 2020 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0203480437 Dec 13, 2020 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0203270144 Nov 22, 2020 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0192790082 Oct 6, 2019 MN 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0183120654 Nov 8, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0181520320 Jun 1, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0181400134 May 20, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0181390039 May 19, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0173590078 Dec 25, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0171330217 May 13, 2017 MN 0 3 Yes No Injury
MN0170230026 Jan 23, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0161240229 May 3, 2016 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0160790067 Mar 19, 2016 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0152050301 Jul 23, 2015 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0143190238 Nov 6, 2014 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0143100148 Nov 6, 2014 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0142150177 Jul 31, 2014 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0142110034 Jul 30, 2014 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC111356
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 5, 2017 MC111356-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 123122 91X $1,000,000 Oct 24, 2009 On file ACTIVE
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 123122 34 — Oct 24, 2009 On file ACTIVE
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 123122 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2005 Oct 24, 2009 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 123122 CARGO — Jun 1, 2005 Oct 24, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL429166 CARGO — Jun 1, 2004 Jun 1, 2005 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL429166 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2004 Jun 1, 2005 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1MP 300059639 02 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1993 Jun 1, 2004 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. IMP078143791-01 CARGO — Jun 1, 1988 Jun 1, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 5, 2017
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Oct 24, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Dec 14, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Jun 2, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jun 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jun 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  9. Jun 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  10. Feb 28, 1989
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Oct 23, 1987
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Dec 5, 1983
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WEST LAKELAND MN MN 2 1
MACKINAC BRIDGE MI 1 0
CARLTON MN 1 1
FOREST LAKE MN MN 1 0
FOREST LAKE SCALE MN 1 0
HASTINGS MN MN 1 1
MAPLE GROVE MN 1 0
MAPLE GROVE MN MN 1 0
MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN 1 0
PENGILLY MN MN 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC

Is TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 348554 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC's safety rating? ▾
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC had? ▾
14 roadside inspections are on file for TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC based? ▾
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3760 FLOWERFIELD ROAD, BLAINE, Minnesota 55014. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC111356). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC operate? ▾
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC self-reports 85 power units and 75 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC had any crashes? ▾
43 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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