TELCOM CONSTRUCTION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TELCOM CONSTRUCTION LLC (USDOT 863500) 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 Officer(s): MARK MULLER (Company officer); KATIE BENNES (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/863500/ As of: Jul 18, 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 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.2% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.6% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=1911 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 473 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 379 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 19 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 103 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.94% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TELCOM CONSTRUCTION LLC is a corporation based in CLEARWATER, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 863500. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 415 power units and 541 drivers, with 103 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.6%. 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.
TELCOM CONSTRUCTION LLC is a large fleet, operating 415 power units and 541 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Clearwater, MN. Across 66 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.6% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
66 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 120% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (23) and SD (15), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
13.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 415 power units (large fleet) and 541 drivers; Ford, Unknown, and Ditch witc are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,911 ACTIVE carriers operating 207–623 power units (±50% of this carrier's 415 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
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 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 1.93 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (103 rows) View all 103 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88232082 | Jun 24, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 88208926 | Jun 22, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 88207348 | Jun 22, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 88206610 | Jun 22, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88072514 | Jun 8, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88010707 | Jun 1, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88009308 | Jun 1, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 177.801-HMHCNP | No |
| 87555639 | Apr 10, 2026 | WI | 1 | BURLINGTON WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87344096 | Mar 20, 2026 | NE | 1 | INMAN SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87401440 | Mar 19, 2026 | MN | 3 | RAMSEY MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87320895 | Mar 17, 2026 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87319068 | Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | RAMSEY MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87293605 | Mar 9, 2026 | MN | 3 | ERSKINE MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87232510 | Mar 4, 2026 | WI | 2 | ELKHORN WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87239307 | Mar 2, 2026 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.47A-BCLMBD | Yes |
| 87054080 | Feb 9, 2026 | MN | 1 | FOREST LAKE MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87006125 | Feb 6, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86470795 | Dec 2, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2C | No |
| 86391220 | Nov 19, 2025 | WI | 2 | NEWTON WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86386120 | Nov 19, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86313958 | Nov 13, 2025 | NE | 1 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-680-feet-so |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86173771 | Oct 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86075743 | Oct 14, 2025 | WI | 2 | THREE LAKES WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85926222 | Oct 1, 2025 | SD | 2 | BERESFORD SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85779925 | Sep 15, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0242330066 | Aug 20, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0241730184 | Jun 21, 2024 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2024E28069 | May 29, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0240320189 | Feb 1, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0223130035 | Nov 9, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0221430039 | May 23, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000113226 | Feb 2, 2021 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0202880136 | Oct 14, 2020 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000111606 | Jun 26, 2020 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0191000066 | Apr 10, 2019 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0173190235 | Nov 15, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1700967740 | Feb 6, 2017 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0152450075 | Sep 2, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1500872783 | Aug 7, 2015 | IA | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0150820243 | Mar 19, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0002929860 | Feb 16, 2015 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0214041558 | Oct 15, 2014 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0141570090 | May 6, 2014 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0082300022 | Jul 31, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 6 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 6 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 3 | 0 |
| BRAINERD MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| CARLTON | MN | 2 | 0 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
| RAMSEY MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| SAGINAW MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| INMAN SCALE | NE | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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