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DEAN'S BULK SERVICE INC
Barnesville, MN
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 6.3% of 32 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 75% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 227230 · MC 167524
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-167524 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
10.2% OOS · 107 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 6.3% of 32 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 75% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 107 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC167524
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9142379
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 9335273
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$3,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
227230
MC Number
MC-167524
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 14, 1983
Authority Granted
August 1, 1989
Annual Mileage
1,921,468 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Barnesville, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
107
Driver Inspections
57
Vehicle Inspections
75
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate9.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.2% of 59 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th 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
19 of 44 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 66 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 66 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 66 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 66 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
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | — | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| August 28, 2025 | ND | — | — | 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
MN36
ND36
SD15
IL5
WI2
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 42 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Truck
13
Tank
12
Dry Van
5
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0RM043932 | 8 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH2SN677257 | 8 | — |
| 1994 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA24420R1013724 | 7 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4428S7131692 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN197229 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH0MN270279 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 Beall | Tank · 44 ft | 1BN2T44254B007130 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3FM6PDUG6995 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3FMXSDVS1784 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV4JHJZ8375 | 4 | — |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3FM9RHUU9674 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7SM047675 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DVXPDUG5352 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB009KDKK8408 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4429P7117825 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 Beall | Tank · 42 ft | 1BN2M4223SB004076 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV4KHKJ9159 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV5LHLT7772 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06275T515499 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Westmor Industries | Tank · 44 ft | 1W9P14427LM350028 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X9EJ416907 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB001LDLG8580 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGS007JDJU7614 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC0NHNM5585 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV1LHMC3656 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DVXGHHB1796 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 1HLA3A7F4J7H53847 | 2 | — |
| 2005 International 7300 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTZZAAN65J203279 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA24426R1013727 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9P14326EM350607 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGS001JDJR7845 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6LN197283 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4421T7172957 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4426N7110005 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329XS263219 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV8GHHT3266 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3KYCG5FF164398 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06283T503262 | 1 | — |
| 2002 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN62H542703 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W1YL615572 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2PM039961 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS14321H1048800 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L7864618 | 1 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | — | 420993244 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8T04329TT007301 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2SN677254 | 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 (107)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 5070002455 | SISSETON SD | III | 2 | — | DEAN'S DISTRIBUTING | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHC5DV4JHJZ8375 |
MN 1762PZA |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | 1657001730 | ERSKINE MN | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
1M1AN4GY7SM047675 1W9P14326EM350607 |
MN PAW1025 MN STC3528 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | TR52002575 | BUXTON ND | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4WC9EH2SN677257 5HTSA4428S7131692 |
MN PAW2628 MN STC3546 |
| August 31, 2026 | 0605001087 | MENTOR MN | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BEALL |
4V4WC9EH2SN677257 1BN2M4223SB004076 |
MN PAW2628 MN 6519STY |
| August 27, 2026 | 1657001690 | ERSKINE MN | I | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3ALXFB001LDLG8580 1PMA24420R1013724 |
MN PAS3312 MN STE6619 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | HP15001178 | WILLISTON ND | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3FMXSDVS1784 |
MN 1438PRB |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | TR17008016 | WILLISTON ND | I | 2 | — | DEAN'S BULK SERVICE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHC5DV5LHLT7772 |
MN 0887PRA |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 0582000954 | BARNESVILLE MN | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC0NHNM5585 |
MN 0246PZA |
| July 1, 2026 | 0582000931 | BARNESVILLE MN | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTZZAAN65J203279 |
MN PRY0784 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 0470000543 | CANTON SD | II | 1 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3FM6PDUG6995 |
MN 3429PZA |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEANS DISTRIBUTING | 8 | October 14, 2026 |
| GREEN PLAINS OTTER TAIL | 4 | May 16, 2025 |
| MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY | 3 | May 6, 2026 |
| ANDEAVOR FIELD SERVICES LLC | 3 | September 4, 2025 |
| FARSTAD OIL | 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| GREEN PLAINS | 2 | October 18, 2024 |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM | 2 | July 26, 2024 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO | 2 | July 9, 2024 |
| DEANS/WINEMAC/BCTA | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| CHEVRON | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| MAGELLAN | 1 | October 21, 2025 |
| CHSINC CEREX BR | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
12 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 1989 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 30, 1989 | TRANSFERRED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 1, 2001 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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