GERTEN GREENHOUSES INC
DBA: GERTENS
Joins 11 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 3, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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
Review these
- 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
On file
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — GERTEN GREENHOUSES INC (USDOT 782061) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/782061/ As of: Oct 3, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 782061
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: GLEN GRETEN
Company officer 2: LEWIS GERTEN
General Freight
Machinery / Large Objects
Grain / Feed / Hay
Dry Bulk
Farm Supplies
Construction
+1 more
Based in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN
FMCSA census as of Oct 3, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=26815 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
782061
In FMCSA records since
Nov 18, 1998 (~27y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
GLEN GRETEN
Company officer 2
LEWIS GERTEN
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction, Other (NURSERY SUPPLIES)
Fleet size
39 units
Drivers
34
Annual mileage
700,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (651) 450-1501
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5500 BLAINE AVENUE
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076
Mailing
5715 BLAINE AVENUE
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
782061
In FMCSA records since
Nov 18, 1998 (~27y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
700,000 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
23.4%
-23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.00
vs
1.80
-0.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 34 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.09% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
39
Drivers
34
Inspections
28
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,815 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,815 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 26,815 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
2023-11
2026-04
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.36 | 1 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87534363 | Apr 9, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85590302 | Aug 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | CLOQUET MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85366349 | Jul 24, 2025 | MN | 4 | AVON MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85331943 | Jul 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-cloud-mn |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLFY | No |
| 85042659 | Jun 19, 2025 | MN | 4 | SAINT PAUL MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84989881 | Jun 12, 2025 | MN | 3 | RAMSEY MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84735512 | May 14, 2025 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-cloud-mn |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83754460 | Jan 29, 2025 | WI | 2 | MENOMONIE WI |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83475064 | Dec 18, 2024 | MN | 4 | EAGAN MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.87A-FPLR, 393.106D-C | Yes |
| 83209477 | Nov 14, 2024 | MN | 1 | LAKELAND MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82895017 | Oct 10, 2024 | WI | 3 | HUDSON WI |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81885363 | Jun 11, 2024 | MN | 4 | FERGUS FALLS MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81766640 | May 31, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81753982 | May 25, 2024 | MN | 3 | MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.9(a) | No |
| 81681442 | May 16, 2024 | MN | 3 | HASTINGS MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81539559 | May 1, 2024 | MN | 1 | LE SUEUR MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 391.45(b) | No |
| 81382756 | Apr 12, 2024 | MN | 4 | ROCHESTER MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81370124 | Apr 11, 2024 | MN | 1 | MILACA MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80918620 | Feb 22, 2024 | MN | 4 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80872978 | Feb 16, 2024 | MN | 4 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80193993 | Nov 17, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79619789 | Sep 8, 2023 | MN | 3 | MAPLE GROVE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79317549 | Aug 3, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79283380 | Jul 31, 2023 | MN | 1 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79037247 | Jun 29, 2023 | MN | 1 | DAYTONPORT SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.100(c), 393.78 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0241660018 | Jun 14, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0220900108 | Mar 31, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0190160099 | Jan 16, 2019 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MN0171260063 | May 6, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0162110060 | Jul 29, 2016 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0151640161 | Jun 9, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0341192500 | Dec 15, 2003 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0231003300 | Oct 3, 2002 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0040483500 | Apr 3, 2000 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| AVON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| DAYTONPORT SCALE | MN | 1 | 1 |
| DEERWOOD | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EAGAN MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| FERGUS FALLS MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| HASTINGS MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| LE SUEUR MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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