FMCSA Carrier Profile
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC
Baudette, MN
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1879641 · MC 678042
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-678042 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
15.2% OOS · 46 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC678042
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF013113
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1879641
MC Number
MC-678042
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 20, 2009
Authority Granted
June 3, 2010
Annual Mileage
1,003,573 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
387 Idc Rd, Baudette, MN 56623
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dale Thortsen
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
33 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.8%
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%
Ranks in the 47th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
22
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (46)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBZDRXPLUM4199 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBZDRXPLUM4199 | 0 | Clean |
| July 6, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB001FDGJ7049 | 0 | Clean |
| May 4, 2026 | IL | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X5TN390542 | 2 | Passed |
| April 13, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD29X1VR741307 | 2 | Passed |
| April 12, 2026 | MS | Level II — Walk-Around | 4V4NC9EH4KN872384 | 1 | Passed |
| March 24, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XXYJ839786 | 3 | Passed |
| March 4, 2026 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH4KN872384 | 0 | Clean |
| March 2, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XP5DB9X1YD509264 | 0 | Clean |
| February 9, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB00XJDJT4889 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKYDP9X6KJ183955 | 0 | Clean |
| January 13, 2026 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X1YD509264 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 46 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN16
TN8
IL7
IA5
KY3
WI2
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
19
Tractor
12
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6KJ183955 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDRXPLUM4199 | 7 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5TN390542 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324GM608787 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL932831 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB00XJDJT4889 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4KN872384 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1R5323REB73853 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626DW704030 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0625EB702311 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL932816 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DP601632 | 3 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X1VR741307 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR7KDKH7619 | 3 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629ET590672 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | — | 1W1M5F1A1AB255460 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1YD509264 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH37N446030 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326GM608788 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1R5322REB73858 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB1WP886873 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622DK226792 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0623EB702307 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0625EB702308 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0627EB702309 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627ET590668 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DP601636 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2179301 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A9C2260117 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXYJ839786 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB001FDGJ7049 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFBCG0EDFN8177 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH17N445975 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDR2PLUM4200 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320GM608768 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322GM608769 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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