PAT FRUTH INC
USDOT 466972 • 17307 COUNTY ROAD 7 NW, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-235831 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 29, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001956 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 319 70 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 1997 | Sep 1, 2000 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001956 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP32598A | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2011 | Sep 26, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP32598A | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2011 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP32598A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2005 | Nov 30, 2011 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPF3037863 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7700128002-021 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IN-200056-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | Oct 3, 2002 |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | TSM000186 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | May 1, 2002 |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | TSM000186 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2001 | Jun 19, 2002 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TSL00023001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TSL00023001 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2000 | Oct 4, 2001 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3030372 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1994 | Oct 12, 2000 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3030372 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1994 | Sep 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001956 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001956 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32598A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2016 | Sep 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32598A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32598A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2011 | Nov 30, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPF3037863 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7700128002-021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200056-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2002 | Oct 3, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | TSM000186 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2002 | Jun 19, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | TSM000186 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | TSL00023001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2001 | Oct 4, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | TSL00023001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3030372 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2000 | Oct 12, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3030372 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 319 70 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC235831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2018 |
| MC235831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2016 |
| MC235831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2007 |
| MC235831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2005 |
| MC235831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2004 |
| MC235831 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 11, 1991 | — | 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
16 states • 237 inspections
Violation Summary (86 violations from latest 100 of 237 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30E-ELDMCCD | HOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (237 inspections)
Showing 50 of 237
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7677 -107.9147 | ...877228 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.3973 -112.7177 | ...461140 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST UNION | ISTH 94 | ...174097 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Oct 22, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3.39 W CASCADE LOCKS | I-84 .03 W BONNEVILLE DAM ON RAMP | ...528558 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Jul 15, 2022 | MN | FATAL | 3 | 0 | MOORHEAD | ISTH 94 | ...565628 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +46.2653 -106.3341 | ...224255 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASPER | CY AVE MP 111.84 | ...461135 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| May 2, 2021 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.8199 -113.8007 | ...528558 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Feb 22, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*069.00 | ...224255 | PAT FRUTH INC |
| Sep 24, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2019 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2018 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2014 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events