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TOUCANS TRANSPORT LLC
Minneapolis, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3545143 · MC 1185156
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1185156 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1185156
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT03145A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3545143
MC Number
MC-1185156
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 6, 2021
Authority Granted
January 27, 2021
Annual Mileage
208,261 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4349 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3221
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ahmed Essa Ahmed
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKGGLD57GSGC5372 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| February 24, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKGGLD57GSGC5372 | 6 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 8 | Out of service |
| September 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| February 24, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| September 7, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. | 4 | Cited |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| September 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | 3 | Cited |
| September 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| September 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLD57GSGC5372 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL966780 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25358G334303 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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