DAN LARSON ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 492494 • DBA: ZAHL-PETROLEUM MAINTENANCE • 3101 SPRING ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.345-8D-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 rear-end protection. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMRSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834(j) | Manholes and valves not closed or leak free | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86798076 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.60C, 180.415-HMTMC, 178.345-8D-HMP | No |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 86134419 | MAPLE GROVE MN | MN | Level 1 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.201B-FR, 393.45D-B | No |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 85845798 | ST. CLOUD MN | MN | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 391.41APC, 393.11A1-LIL, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 83162101 | SAGINAW MN | MN | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82639849 | BUXTON ND | ND | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 80585339 | MENOMONIE WI | WI | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 80403988 | CARLTON | MN | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 79630971 | CARLTON | MN | Level 2 | FELG SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79598790 | 94 | WI | Level 2 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 390.21(b) | No |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 78891188 | CARLTON | MN | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.9(a), 393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records