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CHATFIELD TRUCKING INC
Chatfield, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 124433 · MC 117322
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-117322 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
4.3% OOS · 66 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 66 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC117322
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP03741U
Great West Casualty Co
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy CLP03741U
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
124433
MC Number
MC-117322
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 18, 1987
Annual Mileage
1,552,027 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1225 Hwy 52 S, Chatfield, MN 55923
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Francis Novotny
Officer 2
Heather Franz
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
66
Driver Inspections
51
Vehicle Inspections
29
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
4.3% of 47 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
11th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2025 | SD | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA7
MN7
SD7
MT6
KY5
CO4
and 15 more states
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
20
Tractor
19
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K3742502 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXMD745149 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4ND779812 | 7 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8MD745148 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A24RR060406 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N3678201 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K3742501 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HU899004 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P2675802 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6CD134839 | 4 | — |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6MD745150 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXPD865053 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536M6383820 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K2745501 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2460501 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5RJ268276 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2HD415043 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5PD854297 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8RD675299 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533EU778003 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU899005 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K6554612 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N3678202 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0JD479596 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6MD745147 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXFD274459 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623GW700442 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NP5GGGG40D530311 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FU254602 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K2745502 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2675801 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K2745503 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EU778009 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HU796001 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HU899001 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X95D840102 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4HD445526 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8FD294303 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDU9X57N653434 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58FSGJ6799 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (66)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | HP87001651 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | GEOTEK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X8MD745148 1UYVS2530P2675801 |
MN PAX1630 MN STF9075 |
| September 13, 2026 | 2508000387 | SPARTA WI | II | — | — | LAKESIDE FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5RJ268276 1UYVS2539K2745501 |
MN PAW0604 MN 0251STV |
| September 1, 2026 | 3563Q6SP74 | NM, NM | II | — | — | GEOTEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X6CD134839 1UYVS2534T2566509 |
WI 37815Z WI 872964 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2436003121 | NEWTON WI | I | 3 | — | LAKESIDE FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49XXFD274459 1UYVS2536HU796001 |
MN PAU1993 MN STG2651 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 9327000229 | BELLEVILLE KS | III | — | — | GEOTEK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49XXMD745149 1UYVS2534K3742502 |
MN PAX2751 MN STB0217 |
| August 5, 2026 | PE13178943 | OK, OK | I | — | — | AMARILLO PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDU9X57N653434 1UYVS2532K2745503 |
MN PAR7822 MN STC2702 |
| June 29, 2026 | HP82000057 | WILLISTON ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X5PD854297 1RND53A24RR060406 |
MN PAV5716 MN STA2143 |
| June 6, 2026 | 5370003983 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | GEPTEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X2HD415043 1UYVS2539K2745501 |
MN PAR0573 MN 0251STV |
| April 21, 2026 | 0287001388 | KASSON MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NP5GGGG40D530311 1UYVS2530FU254602 |
MN PAR0576 MN STF0262 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | PDSS002612 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE, WY | I | 3 | 1 | GEOTEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X5PD854297 1RND53A24RR060406 |
MN PAV5716 MN STA2143 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GEOTEK LLC | 14 | September 14, 2026 |
| LAKESIDE FOODS INC | 5 | September 13, 2026 |
| OWENS CORNING | 4 | May 9, 2025 |
| GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS INC | 3 | January 9, 2026 |
| ST. CHARLES | 2 | February 16, 2026 |
| ST CHARLES COLD STORAGE | 2 | July 1, 2024 |
| AMARILLO PLANT | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
| GEPTEK | 1 | June 6, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL GLASS & CERAMICS | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| SATA USA INC | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| GOSSNER FOODS | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| ST CHARLES HAYFIELD | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 1990 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| November 18, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 16, 1983 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 28, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 1983 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 10, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 20, 1976 | DENIED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
| November 4, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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