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SAFARI TRANSPORTATION LLC
Rochester, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1349522 · MC 518937
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-518937 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 2, 2018; first granted May 18, 2005 (21 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on August 18, 2015 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC518937
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA869001016
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1349522
MC Number
MC-518937
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 22, 2005
Authority First Granted
May 18, 2005
Authority Reinstated
February 2, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,148,477 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Rochester, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service23
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
20.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
49th 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
2025
2024
2023
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
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA8
LA3
NM3
KY2
NC2
TN2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
10
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1JSJT2976 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N7674111 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2KN109000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK95LV03994 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLP7358 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLT5804 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25304P122371 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N7674112 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N7674113 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLH2553 | 2 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG7DSBC0715 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626NK333072 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625RK611450 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1SL554679 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8ML159692 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N7674114 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5FJ977061 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLM7024 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JR457210 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6NS080219 | 1 | — |
| Hytr | Semi-trailer | 3N3V532C2MR159280 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2EN175266 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2025 | V252119989 | 666M US380 WB, TX | II | 2 | — | LIVE COMFORTABLEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1LSLP7358 1UYVS2537N7674113 |
GA C158EN GA YBX105 |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 3, 2025 | LASIS00757 | CHOUDRANT LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8LSLT5804 1UYVS2535N7674112 |
GA C446DC GA S1040339 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| September 25, 2025 | T226000049 | ON STATE HWY 15, 1620 FEET NOR, NE | III | — | — | WAYMOUTH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1JSJT2976 1UYVS2533N7674111 |
GA C157EN GA YBX106 |
| August 28, 2025 | 3064P6OTQD | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 1 | 1 | CH LOGIX INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1JSJT2976 1UYVS2533N7674111 |
GA C157EN GA YBX106 |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | I034T90409 | JACKSON TN | III | 1 | 1 | WYANDOT SNACKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR2KN109000 1JJV532D8ML159692 |
GA C317EV TN 090680T |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| July 10, 2025 | V251948823 | US 59 SB 774, TX | II | 6 | — | SAFARI TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1JSJT2976 1UYVS2533N7674111 |
GA C157EN GA YBX106 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 18, 2025 | 1397P3UCFF | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 2 | — | PIANA NONWOVENS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1LSLP7358 1UYVS2539N7674114 |
GA C158EN GA TEMP |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 12, 2025 | I036C90083 | MANCHESTER TN | III | 1 | — | TRIVENTURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X5FJ977061 1UYVS2537N7674113 |
GA C048DY GA YBX105 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| March 5, 2025 | CV44375923 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 4 | 1 | SFC 3245 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8LSLT5804 1UYVS2535N7674112 |
GA C446DC GA YEP528 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 19, 2025 | 6248P1EB75 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | UHAUL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR2KN109000 3H3V532K6NS080219 |
GA C317EV TN 184742T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 2 | June 20, 2024 |
| LIVE COMFORTABLEY | 1 | November 16, 2025 |
| WAYMOUTH FARMS | 1 | September 25, 2025 |
| CH LOGIX INC | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| WYANDOT SNACKS | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
| PIANA NONWOVENS | 1 | May 18, 2025 |
| TRIVENTURE | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| SFC 3245 | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| UHAUL | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
| UPS | 1 | December 5, 2024 |
| SPARTAN MOTOR INC | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| EATON | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 9, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 7, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 6, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 4, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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