AUSTIN PALLETS INC
USDOT 828964 • DBA: PALLETON OF MINNESOTA INC • 805 11TH STREET NE, AUSTIN, MN, 55912
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
828,964
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5074339384
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
238,666
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
805 11TH STREET NE, AUSTIN, MN, 55912
Contact
Phone: 5074339384
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 17, 2012
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-751071 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 10, 2012 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-923034-00 | ON FILE | Sep 17, 2012 | Jul 9, 2018 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 200780 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2010 | Sep 17, 2012 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 200780 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2010 | Oct 21, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-923034-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 200780 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 200780 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2012 | Sep 17, 2012 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC751071 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2012 |
| MC751071 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
24%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
15
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
6
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (15 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.88vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 83587036 | WAYZATA MN | MN | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81401702 | MANTORVILLE MN | MN | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 80569604 | BROWNSDALE | MN | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 79862605 | HWY 169 NB | IA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.95(a), 392.2 | No |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 79630828 | CLARKS GROVE | MN | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 79293080 | HWY 18 WB | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 79283410 | DODGE CENTER | MN | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| May 4, 2023 | 78531258 | OAKDALE | MN | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
1 total · 0.0% OOS
2025-012025-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance10 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5
Crash History (6 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAVANA | 14 | ...GX7393 | AUSTIN PALLETS INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARIBAULT | I-35 | ...GN5537 | AUSTIN PALLETS INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HIGH FOREST | ISTH 90 | ...708222 | AUSTIN PALLETS INC |
| Aug 7, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2006 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2002 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jul 9, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 21, 2012
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 17, 2012
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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StationMANTORVILLE MN
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