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MINNESOTA METALS INC

USDOT 563606 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: GWEN RENEE STIER FREITAG General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Construction Based in SPRING VALLEY, MN Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jul 28, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Nov 1, 2004
Policy effective · Apr 15, 2022
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 7 days Jul 21, 2021 → Jul 28, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 1700 days Inactive Mar 7, 2000 → reinstated Nov 1, 2004
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average 50.0% vs 6.7% national (+43.3 pts).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: GWEN RENEE STIER FREITAG
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MINNESOTA METALS INC (USDOT 563606)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): GWEN RENEE STIER FREITAG (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 7 days — Jul 21, 2021 → Jul 28, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 1700 days — Inactive Mar 7, 2000 → reinstated Nov 1, 2004
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 50.0% vs 6.7% national (+43.3 pts).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/563606/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 563606
In FMCSA records since May 17, 1994 (~32y)
MC / docket MC276136
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner GWEN RENEE STIER FREITAG
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Construction
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 164,247 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (507) 346-2731
Email: [email protected]
Physical
14097 STATE HIGHWAY 16
SPRING VALLEY, MN 55975
Mailing
PO BOX 207
SPRING VALLEY, MN 55975
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 563606
In FMCSA records since May 17, 1994 (~32y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 164,247 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 50.0% vs 6.7% +43.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 100% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MINNESOTA METALS INC is a individual based in SPRING VALLEY, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 563606. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 2 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 overview

MINNESOTA METALS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Spring Valley, MN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NE (1) and KS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Mana, and Mntr are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 7, 2000 to Nov 1, 2004 (1700 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 21, 2021 to Jul 28, 2021 (7 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2024-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 1 1 100.0% Aug 21, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
Mana 1
Mntr 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 7.00 7 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82459983 Aug 21, 2024 KS 3 ks-coffey-county---031
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAL6098 · 3AKJGLDR6HSJD1186
1 395.8(a)(1) Yes
81807077 Jun 6, 2024 NE 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAL6097 · 3AKJGLDR6HSHZ2322
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IL00M2483705 Jan 20, 2015 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0102680043 Sep 25, 2010 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0002668893 Feb 28, 1995 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC276136
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 3, 2021 MC276136-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 1, 2004 MC276136-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 2 167 58G 91X $750,000 Apr 15, 2022 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 1S184609 BIPD/Primary — Jul 28, 2021 Jun 2, 2022 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 1S184609 BIPD/Primary — Jul 28, 2021 Apr 15, 2022 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 7 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 21, 2021 to Jul 28, 2021
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 932 053 BIPD/Primary — May 2, 2008 Jul 21, 2021 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 932 053 CARGO — Dec 22, 2001 Jul 21, 2021 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 932 053 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2001 Jun 1, 2008 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 932 053 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2001 May 2, 2008 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP3932053 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2000 Dec 22, 2001 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 932 053 CARGO — Jul 15, 2000 Feb 13, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 932 053 CARGO — Jul 15, 2000 Dec 22, 2001 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP3932053 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2000 Feb 13, 2002 CANCELLED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1117311 CARGO — Aug 31, 1999 Jul 15, 2000 REPLACED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1117311 BIPD/Primary — Aug 31, 1999 Oct 6, 2000 CANCELLED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1101318 CARGO — Feb 10, 1998 Dec 16, 1999 NAME CHANGED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1101318 BIPD/Primary — Feb 10, 1998 Dec 16, 1999 NAME CHANGED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 481 848 CARGO — May 1, 1995 May 6, 1998 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 950406-08002740 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 1995 Jun 3, 1998 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3481 848 CARGO — May 1, 1994 Aug 30, 1995 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 481 848 BIPD — May 1, 1994 Aug 30, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 2, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  2. May 13, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Apr 15, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  4. Aug 3, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jul 27, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Jul 27, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Jul 21, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jul 21, 2021
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 7 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 28, 2021)
  9. Jun 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  10. May 2, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  11. Feb 13, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  12. Feb 13, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  13. Dec 22, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  14. Dec 22, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  15. Oct 6, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jul 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Mar 7, 2000
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Mar 7, 2000
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1700 days (through Nov 1, 2004)
  19. Dec 16, 1999
    insurance
    NAMECHG — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Dec 16, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Jul 20, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jul 20, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Jun 3, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. May 6, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  25. Oct 16, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Oct 25, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Aug 30, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  28. Aug 30, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify MINNESOTA METALS INC

  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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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 MINNESOTA METALS INC

Is MINNESOTA METALS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MINNESOTA METALS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 563606 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 MINNESOTA METALS INC's safety rating? ▾
MINNESOTA METALS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MINNESOTA METALS INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for MINNESOTA METALS INC 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 MINNESOTA METALS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MINNESOTA METALS INC'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 MINNESOTA METALS INC based? ▾
MINNESOTA METALS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 14097 STATE HIGHWAY 16, SPRING VALLEY, Minnesota 55975. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MINNESOTA METALS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MINNESOTA METALS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC276136). 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 MINNESOTA METALS INC operate? ▾
MINNESOTA METALS INC self-reports 3 power units and 2 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 MINNESOTA METALS INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MINNESOTA METALS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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