FIRST CALL CARGO LLC

USDOT 3609042 Active Based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN

FIRST CALL CARGO LLC is a motor carrier based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3609042. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

FIRST CALL CARGO LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Minneapolis, MN. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
7
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (2) and KY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection/repair/maintenance - general) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Common (Property)
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
CANAL INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 32,005 carriers
Location & Contact
2740 MINNEHAHA AVE STE 130 PMB 91
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406
Phone: 6128145305
Registration
USDOT 3609042
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 71,224 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Apr 10, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Mar 19, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Sep 10, 2024
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Mar 26, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Feb 3, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Great Dane 3
Wabash National 2
Kenworth 1
Stoughton 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87569421 Apr 10, 2026 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87421038 Mar 26, 2026 MI 2 mi-monroe-scale-s/b
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLIFTA No
87391172 Mar 23, 2026 IN 3 LAFAYETTE IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86985314 Feb 3, 2026 MO 2 ST CLAIR MO
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.47E, 393.53B-B No
84203105 Mar 19, 2025 AR 3 OZARK AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82620014 Sep 10, 2024 KY 1 HENDERSON
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.3(a)(1) Yes
79319210 Jul 29, 2023 ND 1 APPLE CREEK REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
8 395.8(e)(1), 396.3(a)(1) Yes
Authority Records (2 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jun 14, 2021 MC1228646 Common (Property) PENDING
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 14, 2021 MC1228646-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT9808121203 BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN350585 BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2023 Jun 4, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP84697A BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2022 Jun 4, 2023 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1919217 BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2021 Jun 4, 2022 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 9, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Jun 4, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 4, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jun 4, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 1, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jun 14, 2021
    authority
    GRANTED — 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
OZARK AR AR 1 0
LAFAYETTE IN IN 1 0
WEST HARRISON IN IN 1 0
HENDERSON KY 1 1
ST CLAIR MO MO 1 0
APPLE CREEK REST AREA ND 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 7 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
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How to verify FIRST CALL CARGO LLC

  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.
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  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 FIRST CALL CARGO LLC

Is FIRST CALL CARGO LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. FIRST CALL CARGO LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3609042 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 FIRST CALL CARGO LLC's safety rating?
FIRST CALL CARGO LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has FIRST CALL CARGO LLC had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for FIRST CALL CARGO LLC 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 FIRST CALL CARGO LLC's out-of-service rate?
FIRST CALL CARGO LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (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 FIRST CALL CARGO LLC based?
FIRST CALL CARGO LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2740 MINNEHAHA AVE STE 130 PMB 91, MINNEAPOLIS, Morelos 55406. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FIRST CALL CARGO LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. FIRST CALL CARGO LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1228646). 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 FIRST CALL CARGO LLC operate?
FIRST CALL CARGO LLC self-reports 3 power units and 3 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 FIRST CALL CARGO LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FIRST CALL CARGO LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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