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MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT INC
Rogers, MN
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 298147
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
298147
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 1987
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
13725 Main Street, Rogers, MN 55374
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dan Scharber
Officer 2
Mike Scharber
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | MN | — | — | 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
MN2
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Equipment Trailer
1
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT1HEE21859 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX7LJ428020 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 2 | 2GC1KNE77S1181025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5FTGF4026J1003931 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Midsota Trailers | Equipment Trailer · 33 ft | 5JWBS3322TA125141 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | 1658000863 | CLOQUET MN | I | 4 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET MIDSOTA TRAILERS |
2GC1KNE77S1181025 5JWBS3322TA125141 |
MN SGM818 MN CSV3555 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 21, 2025 | 0191000129 | WILLMAR MN | I | 7 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FELLING TRAILERS |
1FDUF5HT1HEE21859 5FTGF4026J1003931 |
MN YBU7998 MN 6348CTK |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 14, 2025 | 0174000382 | ROGERS MN | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD FELLING |
1FTFW1E57MFB43100 5FTBE2827N1007059 |
MN GZF260 MN 6188CTY |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| October 29, 2024 | MLCV010066 | US280 E@HOOVER, AL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX7LJ428020 |
AL 59AAURA |
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