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 mixed vs peers Driver 3.20% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 14.6% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 3.20% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 14.6% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/863500/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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=1929 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
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 | 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 104 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.77% | — |
| 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%).
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 104 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 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 10.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
65 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (21) and SD (14).
10.8% out-of-service rate, below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 11 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 1,929 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) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 1.93 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (104 rows) View all 104 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88450877 | Jul 16, 2026 | KS | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 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
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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 |
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 | 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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