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SFE INC
Jordan, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1301733 · MC 505101
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-505101 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC505101
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT33760A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1301733
MC Number
MC-505101
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 4, 2004
Authority Granted
December 17, 2004
Annual Mileage
767,667 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
100 Hickey Lake Drive, Jordan, MN 55352
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Steve Sharpe
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.1% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
30th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN18
SD3
IA2
ND1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
12
Tractor
11
Incomplete Chassis
4
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
2
Flatbed
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1LDLM8431 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2KSKN8375 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXLSMG4848 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4KSKN8376 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0RDUN2399 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4LSLV2955 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8LSLV2957 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4082B749156 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41376E1000272 | 2 | 1 |
| Trac | Intermodal Chassis | 1AJC23264T1001720 | 1 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hercules Ajax | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1AJC40254S1008214 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV9LLLL3054 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04026TM284626 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC408SB702147 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9LSLM8432 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0RDUM5467 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0RSUU9577 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1NDNR3296 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C403S97T352802 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S1TT006017 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S3YT067618 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S5TT004738 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412SXWT013536 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EHXMN259130 | 1 | — |
| Heart Land | Semi-trailer | 5ABE40204XB991054 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4022B749718 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4042B748859 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4092B749358 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2824441002980 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2825051008396 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41371E1000275 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | LJRC46260JT013328 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC4626661025101 | 1 | — |
| Jind | Semi-trailer | LV1SM23254S105124 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | 2431005305 | HUDSON WI | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLIN AJAX TRAIL |
3AKJHLDV5RSUU9090 1AJC40252S1007157 |
IN 3678891 ME 3816498 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 2633000561 | MENOMONIE WI | II | 1 | 1 | BORREGAARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MONN |
3AKJHLDV0RDUN2399 1NNC02424TM270237 |
IN 3403736 ME 5614192 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | 328W000176 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | SFE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJHLDV0RDUN2399 LJRC4626661025101 |
IN 3403736 ME 5542067 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 5200003432 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CHEETAH CHASSIS |
3AKJHLDV1NDNR3296 5EF2GC4042B748859 |
IN 3194268 MN STF8212 |
| August 12, 2026 | 0191000842 | SAINT JOSEPH MN | III | 2 | — | VAHTERUS OY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CHEETAH CHASSIS |
3AKJHLDV0RDUM5467 5EF2GC4082B749156 |
IN 3565489 MN 1686STN |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | 0174001062 | SAINT PAUL MN | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJHLDV0RSUU9577 LJRC2824441002980 |
IN 3459127 TN T751841 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 0317001018 | SAINT PAUL MN | I | 14 | 1 | KOCH INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MONON |
1FUJHLDV9LLLL3054 1NNC04026TM284626 |
IN 2915872 TN 638788T |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 2690000967 | SAINT PAUL MN | I | 2 | — | MSC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV8LSLV2957 3H3C412S1TT006017 |
IN 1301733 TN 722915T |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 0317001019 | SAINT PAUL MN | I | 4 | — | KOCH INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HERCULES AJAX |
3AKJHLDV4LSLV2955 1AJC40254S1008214 |
IN 2910842 TN U574995 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 1669001821 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | BORREGAARD BRASIL LTDA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV4LSLV2955 3H3C412S5TT004738 |
IN 2910842 TN U225153 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KOCH INDUSTRIES | 2 | July 20, 2026 |
| BORREGAARD BRASIL LTDA | 2 | June 29, 2026 |
| BORREGAARD | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| VAHTERUS OY | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| MSC | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| OOCL AMERICA | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| CMA CGM AMERICA | 1 | July 1, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE DAIRY AND FOOD PRODUCTS | 1 | March 6, 2024 |
| SFE MAIN LOT | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
| YANG MING AMERICA | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 11, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 25, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 23, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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