SARA TRANS LLC
USDOT 3930564 • 1249 FARRELL ST N, MAPLEWOOD, MN, 55119
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1456673 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 12, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHMN1901522128-00 | ON FILE | Jan 2, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN390322 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7600360069 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2023 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHMN1901522128-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN390322 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7600360069 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1456673 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2026 |
| MC1456673 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 |
| MC1456673 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 2022 | — | Unknown |
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 (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87427256 | ALMA KS | KS | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 87353766 | ANDERSON COUNTY - 003 | KS | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 392.2-SLLMF, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 86641973 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.78, 395.24C2III, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86585594 | BENNETTSVILLE SC | SC | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85928973 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8E, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85654651 | CABARRUS COUNTY I-85 NB | NC | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 79327608 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40, | NC | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 78486859 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 W | NC | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 78392165 | HARRISON SCALES | OH | Level 1 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records