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BESKAU TRANSPORT LLC
Hastings, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 223708 · MC 165066
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-165066 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.8% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC165066
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP07013S
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP07013S
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
223708
MC Number
MC-165066
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 8, 1982
Authority Granted
June 2, 1989
Annual Mileage
1,886,337 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
19500 Goodwin Ave, Hastings, MN 55033-8507
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Will Esser
Officer 2
Dave Beskau
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
39
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th 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
3 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | 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
MN8
WI7
IA6
IN4
OH4
WY4
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (51)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~30
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
25
Tractor
19
Tank
4
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7MD751065 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621JB705314 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0LD653445 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3ND779799 | 4 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XJB705313 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7PD875843 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323RSB42692 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327NSA71782 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329NSA71783 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625NB420315 | 2 | — |
Show all 51 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621GT613154 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628JB705309 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D268122 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3JD491564 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1RD875940 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3KD607302 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3ND779785 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3RD875941 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9LD653444 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9PD875844 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323CS349703 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324BS275609 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325NSA71781 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325RSB42693 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326SBB85784 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328SBB85785 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621NB420313 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0620GB700002 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0622GB700003 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0622HB711388 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623EK239942 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623GT613320 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0624GB700004 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0624HB711389 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625GT613318 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W28L204679 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX8L100828 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1PM040079 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG2ED268059 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA24427C5009783 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X69R239109 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDDB8X67J143949 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1RD644875 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9MD764691 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEDP9X3SD749601 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD48X9BD114928 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X6CD168849 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T042293T001001 | 1 | — |
| Lbt | Semi-trailer | 4J8T4229CT002701 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4424Y7H63884 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4420T7179205 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | 2382000363 | JANESVILLE WI | I | 1 | — | FLOR DRI SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X3ND779799 1GRAP062XJB705313 |
MN PAV0280 MN 2379STZ |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 9, 2026 | 0051001097 | FOREST LAKE MN | I | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC LTT |
1XPXD49X9LD677490 558MTBN23KB004367 |
MN PZB5709 MN STG0846 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 0025000985 | OAKDALE MN | I | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LBT INC |
1XKDDB8X67J143949 4J8T04323ET006602 |
MN PZC0446 MN STG0844 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 2431005260 | HUDSON WI | I | 12 | 1 | PINE BEND REFINERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKDDB8X67J143949 5HTSA4420T7179205 |
MN PZC0446 MN STG0834 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 7029002469 | VALPARAISO IN | II | — | — | TRANZSTAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X1RD875940 1DW1A5324BS275609 |
MN PZB6361 MN 0607STV |
| August 10, 2026 | 0824001094 | TAYLOR MO | II | — | — | STERIS CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X1RD875940 1GRAP0622HB711388 |
MN PZB6361 MN STA1037 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2609000341 | EAU CLAIRE WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK LBT |
1M1AN4GY1PM040079 4J8T4229CT002701 |
MN PZB5742 MN STG0848 |
| July 16, 2026 | 2360007538 | DANBURY WI | II | 1 | — | HMSC GAS & FUEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPHD48X9BD114928 5HTAB4424Y7H63884 |
MN PZB5708 MN STG0843 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 2566000927 | MENOMONIE WI | II | — | — | FLINT HILLS RESOURCES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LBT INC |
1XPEDP9X3SD749601 4J8T042293T001001 |
MN PZA3629 MN STG0842 |
| June 9, 2026 | 0073000575 | SAINT PAUL PARK MN | I | — | — | MARATHON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKDD49X69R239109 1PMA24427C5009783 |
MN PZB5732 MN 4673STY |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY ONE WOODWORK | 7 | March 4, 2026 |
| STERIS CORPORATION | 3 | August 10, 2026 |
| TRANZSTAR | 2 | August 20, 2026 |
| TRIMARC METALS | 2 | January 16, 2026 |
| SPLASH PRODUCTS | 2 | December 11, 2024 |
| MENARDS | 2 | August 7, 2024 |
| SPECTRO ALLOYS CORP | 2 | June 18, 2024 |
| FLOR DRI SUPPLY | 1 | October 16, 2026 |
| PINE BEND REFINERY | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| HMSC GAS & FUEL | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| FLINT HILLS RESOURCES | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| MARATHON | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 25, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 21, 1983 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2007 | Cargo | On file |
| November 2, 2007 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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