TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC

USDOT 348554 • 3760 FLOWERFIELD ROAD, BLAINE, MN, 55014

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
348,554
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6516421446
Power Units (MCS-150)
85
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,589,466
Physical Address
3760 FLOWERFIELD ROAD, BLAINE, MN, 55014
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2005
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-111356ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-111356REVOKEDDec 5, 1983Dec 12, 2005

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCID 123122ON FILEJun 1, 2005Oct 24, 2009
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOCID 123122ON FILEJun 1, 2005Oct 24, 2009

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL429166CANCELLEDJun 1, 2004Jun 1, 2005
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL429166CANCELLEDJun 1, 2004Jun 1, 2005
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/Primary1MP 300059639 02REPLACEDJun 1, 1993Jun 1, 2004
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGOIMP078143791-01REPLACEDJun 1, 1988Jun 1, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELWESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CID 123122BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2009Oct 24, 2009
CANCELWESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CID 123122CARGOOct 24, 2009Oct 24, 2009
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL429166BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2005Jun 1, 2005
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL429166CARGOJun 1, 2005Jun 1, 2005
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1MP 300059639 02BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2004Jun 1, 2004
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.IMP078143791-01CARGOJun 1, 2004Jun 1, 2004

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-111356INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC111356MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDUnknownTRANSFERREDDec 5, 1983
MC111356MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 5, 2017Unknown
MC111356MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 14, 2005Unknown
MC111356COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 2, 2005
MC111356MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 9, 1989REVOKEDDec 12, 2005
MC111356COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 21, 1987DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC111356MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 14, 1984TRANSFERREDFeb 28, 1989

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
7.09

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
14
Violations
23
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
28.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
85
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states14 inspections

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Violation Summary (23 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (23 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2UCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+5.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.64vs nat'l 1.80
-0.16 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
13
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 21, 2025MNTOW00PLYMOUTH55V WB AND PLYMOUTH BLVD...JJ8935TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Apr 23, 2025MNINJURY01SAINT PAUL35...369126TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Jun 15, 2023MNTOW00BLOOMINGTONMNTH 100/ISTH 494...177775TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Dec 2, 2022MNTOW00BURNSVILLEMNTH 13...177775TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Nov 29, 2022MNTOW00SAINT PAULISTH 94...394819TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Nov 4, 2021MNINJURY01BLAINECentral Ave NE...395726TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Aug 20, 2021MNINJURY04SAINT PAULNB USTH 52...394828TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
Dec 23, 2020MNTOW00
Dec 13, 2020MNTOW00
Nov 22, 2020MNTOW00
Oct 6, 2019MNINJURY02
Nov 8, 2018MNTOW00
Jun 1, 2018MNTOW00
May 20, 2018MNTOW00
May 19, 2018MNTOW00
Dec 25, 2017MNTOW00
May 13, 2017MNINJURY03
Jan 23, 2017MNTOW00
May 3, 2016MNTOW00
Mar 19, 2016MNTOW00
Jul 23, 2015MNINJURY01
Nov 6, 2014MNTOW00
Nov 6, 2014MNTOW00
Jul 31, 2014MNTOW00
Jul 30, 2014MNINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 23, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 15, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 29, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 4, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 20, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Dec 23, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 13, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 6, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 8, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 20, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 19, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 25, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 13, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 23, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 3, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 6, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 6, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 31, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

Showing most recent 25 of 32 events

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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026