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TIMM'S AUTO INC
Saint Charles, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 387209 · MC 858773
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2015
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-858773 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 28, 2021; first granted April 17, 2015 (11 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC858773
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0001212930
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
387209
MC Number
MC-858773
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 28, 1990
Authority First Granted
April 17, 2015
Authority Reinstated
January 28, 2021
Annual Mileage
146,868 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
936 W 12th St, Saint Charles, MN 55972
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Curt Smith
Officer 2
Dean Bockenhauer
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0WN460002 | 1 | 1 |
| Coras | Semi-trailer | 4C9DU22269S071197 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 518A000111 | IA, IA | II | 1 | — | TIMM'S AUTO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT E-PAK MANU |
1NPXGGGG20D231943 1E9E5GZ22NA505446 |
MN PAX3671 MN 3094STY |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 4, 2025 | 000P123GJP | I35SB, IA | I | 2 | 1 | TIMM'S AUTO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CORAS |
1XP5DB9X0WN460002 4C9DU22269S071197 |
MN PAR5928 MN 5907STW |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 28, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 9, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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