TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC
USDOT 348554 • 3760 FLOWERFIELD ROAD, BLAINE, MN, 55014
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 123122 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2005 | Oct 24, 2009 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CID 123122 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2005 | Oct 24, 2009 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL429166 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL429166 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1MP 300059639 02 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | IMP078143791-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1988 | Jun 1, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 123122 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2009 | Oct 24, 2009 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 123122 | CARGO | Oct 24, 2009 | Oct 24, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL429166 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL429166 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 300059639 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | IMP078143791-01 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-111356 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC111356 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Dec 5, 1983 |
| MC111356 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 5, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC111356 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC111356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2005 |
| MC111356 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 1989 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC111356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC111356 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 1984 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 28, 1989 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (14 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH | 55V WB AND PLYMOUTH BLVD | ...JJ8935 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Apr 23, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT PAUL | 35 | ...369126 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | MNTH 100/ISTH 494 | ...177775 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Dec 2, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURNSVILLE | MNTH 13 | ...177775 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAINT PAUL | ISTH 94 | ...394819 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLAINE | Central Ave NE | ...395726 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Aug 20, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | SAINT PAUL | NB USTH 52 | ...394828 | TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY INC |
| Dec 23, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events