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S & M WEST LLC
Lake Park, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1292275 · MC 502331
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-502331 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC502331
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN368391
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1292275
MC Number
MC-502331
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 5, 2004
Authority Granted
December 13, 2004
Annual Mileage
76,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Lake Park, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX7D673918 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MATA5038EA027992 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | 0585001426 | HAWLEY MN | III | 2 | — | KOST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XP5DB9XX7D673918 5MATA5038EA027992 |
MN PAS9646 MN 2287STU |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 13, 2024 | TR88006714 | JAMESTOWN ND | III | 1 | — | KOST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XP5DB9XX7D673918 5MATA5038EA027992 |
MN PAS9646 MN 2287STU |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| November 30, 2023 | TR80001381 | FARGO ND | II | 2 | — | KOST MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XP5DB9XX7D673918 5MATA5038EA027992 |
MN PAS9646 MN 2287STU |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KOST | 2 | August 24, 2026 |
| KOST MATERIALS | 1 | November 30, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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