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GOLD COUNTRY TRUCKING LLC
Saint Joseph, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 203486 · MC 240350
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-240350 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.0% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 6, 2007; first granted January 18, 1994 (32 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC240350
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0064420001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
203486
MC Number
MC-240350
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
January 18, 1994
Authority Reinstated
December 6, 2007
Annual Mileage
4,384,506 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7924 Sterling Drive, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Douglas Ferns
Officer 2
John Getting
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
21st 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
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 10, 2025 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI9
MN8
IA4
SD2
IL1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
14
Tractor
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG50D455704 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2319711 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622CB703768 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG00D455688 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGGX0D455682 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU690722 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3GJ487137 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG10D455697 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG90D455706 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K2773407 | 2 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU690721 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N2528422 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU690723 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X67D672796 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0RD662217 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG00D455707 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG60D455680 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGGX0D455679 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K7646321 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2773408 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2773411 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L6001311 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K2319713 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6001309 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6001312 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5YD540551 | 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 (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 2624004658 | HUDSON WI | II | 1 | — | SELF SHIPPING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY |
1NPBGGGGX0D455682 1UYVS2537R2257013 |
MN PZC2013 MN STG2391 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | 2637001834 | HUDSON WI | I | 6 | 1 | CAROLINA BEVERAGE GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGGX0D455682 1UYVS2539K2319713 |
MN PAV6016 MN STF7087 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207B-AALPME | Any of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 2799002289 | MONDOVI WI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X67D672796 1UYVS2533K2773407 |
MN PZB7692 MN 4027STU |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | 0047000848 | AVON MN | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGGX0D455679 1UYVS2539L6001309 |
MN PAR8291 MN 8885STV |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 2690000982 | SAINT PAUL MN | III | 2 | — | CAVENDISH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X3GJ487137 1GRAA0622CB703768 |
MN PAS5409 WI 860070 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 2645003174 | JANESVILLE WI | II | 3 | 1 | CPDI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGG90D455706 1UYVS2539GU690723 |
MN PAR7781 MN 7838STZ |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0237000022 | DASSEL MN | I | 3 | — | FIRST DISTRICT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGGX0D455682 1UYVS2535K2773411 |
MN PAV6016 MN STF7049 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 337C000074 | IA, IA | II | — | — | BUSKE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGG00D455688 1UYVS2535K2319711 |
MN PZB9762 MN STC6573 |
| May 27, 2026 | 0237000016 | AVON MN | III | 4 | — | RAMLER COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGG50D455704 1UYVS2537GU690722 |
MN PZA4355 MN STE5840 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | 000P123HG2 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | I | 1 | — | DAIRICONCEPTS, LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGG90D455706 1UYVS2535GU690721 |
MN PAR7781 MN STC8781 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAIRICONCEPTS | 2 | May 19, 2026 |
| CAROLINA BEVERAGE GROUP | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| CAVENDISH FARMS | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| CPDI | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| FIRST DISTRICT | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| BUSKE LOGISTICS | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| RAMLER COLD STORAGE | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| GREAT LAKES COCA COLA BOTTLING | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| FAIRMONT FOODS | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| FORSMAN FARMS | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| EAU GALLE CHEESE LLC | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| RAMIER COLD STORAGE | 1 | December 22, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 20, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 19, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 29, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 6, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 4, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 1, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 10, 1996 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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