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E STERLING HOUGARD
Karlstad, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 214880 · MC 165324
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1983
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-165324 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 16 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 27, 2010; first granted December 22, 1983 (42 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC165324
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP75437A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy GWP75437A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
214880
MC Number
MC-165324
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 22, 1982
Authority First Granted
December 22, 1983
Authority Reinstated
January 27, 2010
Annual Mileage
115,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Karlstad, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN1
MS1
ND1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W1K44225R2278094 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6GD327563 | 3 | — |
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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | 1603000774 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 1 | — | EUROCHEM NORTH AMERICA CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X6GD327563 1W1K44225R2278094 |
MN PAM0110 MN STB7199 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 23, 2024 | HP39000247 | CARPIO ND | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X6GD327563 1W1K44225R2278094 |
MN PAM0110 MN STB7199 |
| July 10, 2024 | 1032013283 | ALCORN COUNTY, MS | II | — | — | LINCOLN TRANLOAD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X6GD327563 1W1K44225R2278094 |
MN PAM0110 MN STB7199 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EUROCHEM NORTH AMERICA CORP | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| LINCOLN TRANLOAD | 1 | July 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 22, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 22, 2007 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 19, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 22, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| January 26, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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