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MINNESOTA FEED DISTRIBUTORS INC
Granite Falls, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 233452 · MC 520792
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-520792 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Emcasco Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
18.2% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC520792
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
EMCASCO Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 6E38887
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
233452
MC Number
MC-520792
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 1983
Authority Granted
April 29, 2005
Annual Mileage
439,835 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1801 County Road 38, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kurt Thorstad
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
18.2% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD7
MN5
ND1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
7
Dump
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8JJ203717 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6LD661789 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6FN913183 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328EM408417 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328SM404167 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTSX215X6ED29102 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Pj | Dump · 14 ft | 4P5DL1423G1239112 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4GN938536 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7EN166305 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9JN895481 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXGN940355 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321EM408422 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322EM408414 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323EM408423 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324EM408415 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326EM408416 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326SM404166 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532XEM408418 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532XSM404168 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | 0568001069 | FERGUS FALLS MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBDP9X6LD661789 5V8VA5326EM408416 |
MN PAX1107 MN STB3312 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | 5310001801 | DELL RAPIDS SD | III | — | — | MINNESOTTA FEED DISTRIBUTORS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBDP9X6LD661789 5V8VA532XSM404168 |
MN PAX1107 MN STA3115 |
| June 2, 2026 | 0444000867 | MARSHALL MN | I | 9 | 5 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FTSX215X6ED29102 4P5DL1423G1239112 |
MN JNX824 MN 2100CTC |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | 5310001414 | VOLGA SD | III | — | — | FARMERS ELEVATOR OF ARTESIAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X8JJ203717 5V8VA5328SM404167 |
MN PAV8210 MN STA3116 |
| August 7, 2025 | HP11600042 | ABERDEEN SD | III | — | — | MINNESOTA FEED DISTRIBUTORS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EH7EN166305 5V8VA5321EM408422 |
MN PAV2957 MN STB8037 |
| June 4, 2025 | TR57007116 | JAMESTOWN ND | I | 10 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X8JJ203717 5V8VA5328SM404167 |
MN PAV8210 MN STA3116 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 5740000658 | LEMMON SD | II | — | — | MINNESOTA FEED DISTRIBUTORS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EHXGN940355 5V8VA5324EM408415 |
MN PAV2987 MN STA581 |
| January 24, 2025 | T025001573 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | — | — | MINNESOTA FEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X8JJ203717 5V8VA5326SM404166 |
MN PAV8210 MN STA3117 |
| December 26, 2024 | 0585000409 | BROWERVILLE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EH6FN913183 5V8VA5328EM408417 |
MN PAV8214 MN STB8040 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 10, 2024 | 0680000656 | BELLE FOURCHE SD | III | — | — | AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X8JJ203717 5V8VA5322EM408414 |
MN PAV8210 MN STA5880 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTTA FEED DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
| FARMERS ELEVATOR OF ARTESIAN | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY | 1 | October 10, 2024 |
| BARENTZ ANIMAL NUTRITION | 1 | September 26, 2024 |
| MINNESOTA FEEDS DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1 | September 9, 2024 |
| AMERICAN COLOID | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 29, 2005 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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