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PARADIS INC
Brooks, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 185056 · MC 162853
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-162853 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4.3% OOS · 125 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 125 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC162853
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP82558A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
185056
MC Number
MC-162853
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 28, 1992
Annual Mileage
3,855,495 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
813 Hwy 92 West, Brooks, MN 56715-0097
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Arnie Paradis
Officer 2
Lonnie Paradis
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
125
Driver Inspections
106
Vehicle Inspections
38
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving21
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
4.3% of 70 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
10th 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
12 of 24 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 77 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 77 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 77 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 77 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | MN | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 17, 2025 | ND | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN58
ND33
WI5
SD4
GA1
IA1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (105)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~42
of 52 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~63
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
61
Tractor
39
Not Applicable
3
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN624755 | 10 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5JD447386 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7NJ125311 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN624758 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XNB417072 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5NJ125310 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR544003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN642297 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621NB417073 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J2138006 | 3 | — |
Show all 105 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L2739504 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539T2587310 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5TJ209365 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6NJ125316 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9NJ125312 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3LR544015 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN642290 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN660878 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8RN642289 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN642298 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623NB417074 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NW323450 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2739510 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2739524 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J2138001 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535T2587319 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539P6811108 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0NJ125313 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2NJ125314 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9TJ209367 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7JD468109 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXTD785028 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1LR544014 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3FT349300 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8LR544009 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR544013 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7FN187387 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0KN202783 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN202770 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5LN257439 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321LM009796 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620NW323453 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621RK617330 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622NW323454 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624NW323455 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NB417075 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NB417076 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NW323448 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NW323451 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW323449 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW323452 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0626MH311332 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624HB705352 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9621GB702203 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9621HB705359 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2328105 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2739507 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P6811109 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530T2587308 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L2739502 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P6811104 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531T2587303 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J2328106 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2739511 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2739525 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J2138010 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L2739503 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533P6811105 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533T2587304 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L2739526 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534T2587313 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J2328116 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L2739518 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535T2587305 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2739513 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2739505 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537T2587306 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J2138004 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2739528 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539T2587307 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2328113 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS253XL2733951 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XL2739529 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0TJ209368 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ426324 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4NJ125315 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6MJ467962 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8NJ125317 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9NJ125309 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXNJ125318 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3YD515261 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1TD785029 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR544011 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LR544021 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH8TN702887 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0KN901637 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN257428 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN624756 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN651240 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1SN658775 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN624757 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4KN202768 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7KN202781 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9KN202782 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9KN901636 | 1 | 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 (125)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 1361001827 | CREIGHTON MO | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X7TJ209366 1UYVS2534J2436906 |
MN PAW3763 ND T2333 |
| September 22, 2026 | 0605001122 | ERSKINE MN | I | — | — | PARADIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXSN658774 1UYVS2532L2739511 |
MN PAV9482 MN 6048STT |
| September 14, 2026 | 1670001057 | CLOQUET MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH0KN901637 3H3V532C1LR544014 |
MN YTE5982 MN STA1538 |
| August 26, 2026 | 1636001201 | MOORHEAD MN | I | 2 | — | SIMPLOT GLOBAL FOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X5TJ209365 1UYVS2534T2587313 |
MN PAW3766 MN STE9862 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 22, 2026 | HP84000034 | WALCOTT ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9NJ125312 1UYVS2539T2587310 |
MN PAX1365 MN STE9860 |
| August 17, 2026 | HP16000099 | WATERTOWN SD | III | — | — | SXF DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X0TJ209368 1GRAA9621GB702203 |
MN PAW3765 TN 166002T |
| August 10, 2026 | 0191000841 | AVON MN | I | 6 | 1 | SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X4NJ125315 1UYVS2530L2739510 |
MN PAV1306 MN 6047STT |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 9, 2026 | 1661001406 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X0NJ125313 1UYVS2535T2587319 |
MN PAU7533 MN STE1341 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | 1676000771 | ERSKINE MN | III | — | — | MINNESOTA DEHYDRATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH4RN624758 1UYVS2530L2739507 |
MN YTE9389 MN 6044STT |
| July 20, 2026 | 5002040101 | I-94 WESTBOUND, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X5TJ209365 1UYVS2535T2587305 |
MN PAW3766 MN STE9853 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DIGIKEY | 11 | May 20, 2026 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS | 8 | March 26, 2025 |
| USPS | 7 | September 1, 2025 |
| US MAIL | 5 | June 22, 2026 |
| NORTHERN PRIDE | 4 | October 23, 2025 |
| SIMPLOT GLOBAL FOOD | 2 | August 26, 2026 |
| KROGER | 2 | September 22, 2025 |
| IRONWOOD LOGISTICS | 2 | July 9, 2024 |
| UNITED SUGAR PRODUCERS | 2 | May 15, 2024 |
| DIGI-KEY FARGO WAREHOUSE | 2 | March 12, 2024 |
| SXF DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 1 | August 17, 2026 |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 28, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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