SAWYER TIMBER CO LLP
USDOT 687421 • 137 STATE 371 SW, BACKUS, MN, 56435
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
687,421
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
2189474032
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
650,000
Physical Address
137 STATE 371 SW, BACKUS, MN, 56435
Mailing Address
PO BOX 13, BACKUS, MN, 56435
Contact
Phone: 2189474032
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
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No records found
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
Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
10%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
4
Violations
12
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
10
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
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Jun
Jul
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 4 of 4 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 4 inspections
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Violation Summary (12 violations from 4 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116(e) | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Inspection History (4 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 86652482 | MC GREGOR MN | MN | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.25E-L | No |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 81086152 | CARLTON SCALE | MN | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.55(d)(2) | Yes |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 80267996 | CLOQUET | MN | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.16(a), 393.55(d)(1) | No |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 79099257 | CARLTON | MN | Level 3 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
1 total · 0.0% OOS
2025-122025-12
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance6 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9
Crash History (10 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH CARLTON (UNORG) | MNTH 210 | ...042905 | SAWYER TIMBER CO LLP |
| Apr 1, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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