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PIONEER TANK LINES INC
Afton, MN
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Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $4,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 124590 · MC 133202
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-133202 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Key Risk Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.3% OOS · 115 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $4,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 115 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC133202
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Key Risk Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP203565815
Nautilus Insurance Company
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy FFX203565715
The Hanover Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IHX 7660802
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
124590
MC Number
MC-133202
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
September 14, 1994
Annual Mileage
3,500,409 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
12501 Hudson Rd S, Afton, MN 55001-9751
Phone
Email
Website
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
115
Driver Inspections
63
Vehicle Inspections
82
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.3% of 75 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
25th 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
15 of 60 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 85 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 85 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 85 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI20
IA16
MN9
MO9
IL6
NM6
and 21 more states
Fleet & Equipment (93)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 39 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~62
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
56
Tractor
31
Semi-trailer
4
Special Purpose Trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8RJ355833 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7RJ268196 | 8 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9TJ226734 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6RJ355829 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M3225703 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4RJ355831 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M3225704 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9MJ401419 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M3225705 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M3225702 | 4 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4FJ448277 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ262689 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5KJ295693 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ401420 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7JJ209850 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7NJ121242 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9KJ295695 | 4 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1B9D14828SB180239 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J3408709 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532S3390309 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532S3390312 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L3916709 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4EJ400679 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0NJ121244 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2RJ355830 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7KJ295694 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ401418 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Dragon Products | Special Purpose Trailer · 48 ft | 1D9SH482XEC661178 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530S3390308 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N7631712 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K3515907 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L3916707 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L3916710 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533P3949602 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535P3949603 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536K3515912 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537M3225701 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539S3390310 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0PJ262690 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2PJ262691 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3KJ259081 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5KJ259065 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5FD290353 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321FM503600 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321LM006347 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327HM703058 | 2 | — |
| Benlo Co. | Semi-trailer | 1B9D14821CB180228 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1F9U283YRJ28013 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34226F1045237 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P3949606 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530S3390311 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25318G274407 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FP103511 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FP327023 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L3916706 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531T3510313 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K3515910 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25338G274408 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533AG824714 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N7631713 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GP445312 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L3916708 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N7631714 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536K3515909 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536T3510310 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537AG824716 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N7631710 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3408710 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539P3949605 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539S3390307 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XL3916705 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN7631711 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XT3510312 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X65J098888 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X06R148736 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1KJ295691 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3TJ226731 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6RJ355832 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7TJ226733 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8FJ448279 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9NJ121243 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320EM404619 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320EM404636 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320HM703046 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322EM404637 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326EM404656 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326HM703052 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327FM503598 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327HM703061 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328LM006345 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329FM503599 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329LM006340 | 1 | — |
| Vanr | Semi-trailer | 5V8VA532XEN404613 | 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 (115)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | 2624004613 | WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X4EJ400679 1UYVS2532S3390312 |
MN PZB0912 MN STC7144 |
| August 25, 2026 | 5039000429 | WI | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X7KJ295694 1UYVS2539P3949605 |
MN PZB2764 MN STA1019 |
| August 24, 2026 | 5039000421 | WI | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2RJ355830 1UYVS2535N7631714 |
MN PZA8618 MN 2638STZ |
| August 11, 2026 | 4127091112 | IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X8RJ355833 1UYVS2533L3916707 |
MN PZA8616 MN 1197STS |
| August 3, 2026 | 2077001035 | WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9TJ226734 1UYVS2532M3225704 |
MN PZB8065 MN 8746STV |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 2624004536 | WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKYD49X8FJ448279 1PMS34226F1045237 |
MN PAR7381 MN 7637STN |
| July 7, 2026 | 1360000096 | MO | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X1KJ295691 1UYVS2532K3515907 |
MN PZA9521 MN STC5128 |
| June 30, 2026 | 6242Q51JSS | NM | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9TJ226734 1UYVS2539M3225702 |
MN PZB8065 MN 8744STV |
| June 16, 2026 | 6050001501 | IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X7NJ121242 1UYVS2537M3225701 |
MN PZB9837 MN 8743STV |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 5040000429 | WI | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9TJ226734 1UYVS2532K3515907 |
MN PZB8065 MN STC5128 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 14, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 19, 1994 | TRANSFERRED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
| August 19, 1994 | TRANSFERRED 2 authorities | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| September 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Key Risk Insurance Company |
| September 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Nautilus Insurance Company |
| August 24, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 23, 2026 |
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