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ASCENTEK INC
DBA: Lube-tech
Minneapolis, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 526817 · MC 446529
Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-446529 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 29 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2006)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC446529
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
526817
MC Number
MC-446529
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated April 28, 2006
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 9, 1993
Authority Granted
October 30, 2024
Annual Mileage
1,880,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
900 Mendelssohn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427-4309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Andrew Perrin
Officer 2
Chad Baker
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
9.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
22 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 23rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
25
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 2NPMHM7X7SM696567 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWDT6CDBU0951 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2026 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NP8LJ9X5NM839984 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWDT6CDBU0951 | 1 | Passed |
| January 20, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NPMHM7X9SM696568 | 0 | Clean |
| December 18, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NPMHM7X9PM860781 | 0 | Clean |
| November 5, 2025 | MN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 2NP8LJ9X3PM839985 | 1 | Passed |
| October 15, 2025 | NE | Level I — Full | PTRB · 2NPMHM7X7SM696567 | 4 | Passed |
| September 9, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDWE3FNXMDC02631 | 1 | Passed |
| September 4, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDWE3FNXMDC02631 | 1 | Passed |
| August 26, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 2NPMHM7X9PM860781 | 1 | Passed |
| August 21, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 2NPMHM7X7SM696567 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 29 inspection records
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
5 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| October 14, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| August 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| December 18, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Load Securement - HM | HM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package | 10 | Cited |
| June 30, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 8 | Cited |
| June 30, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Markings - HM | HM (Markings) - Failing to display identification numbers on placard are required | 5 | Cited |
| August 26, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| November 5, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| December 18, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Cargo Protection - HM | HM (General Packaging) - Improper transportation of an empty package | 4 | Cited |
| October 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 4 | Cited |
| October 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 4, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | Emergency Response information not complete | 3 | Cited |
| February 17, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| October 15, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | 3 | Cited |
| September 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI9
SD6
IA5
MN5
IL2
NE2
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Dry Van
3
Pickup
2
Cargo Van
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 363 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP8LJ9X5NM839984 | 4 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 200 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHM7X7SM696567 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT6CDBU0951 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 363 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP8LJ9X3PM839985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 Peterbilt 200 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHM7X9PM860781 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FNXMDC02631 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 200 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHM7X9SM696568 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6DE1HDB06728 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YLE70NF304715 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC2YLE72MF302885 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YME70RF350388 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Express | Cargo Van · Class 2 | 1GCZGHFG9L1160446 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Peterbilt 200 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHM7X7PM893827 | 1 | — |
| 2024 H & H Trailers | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 5JWFF2021RN593240 | 1 | — |
| 2017 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 5JWTC1424HN269598 | 1 | — |
| 2022 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 16 ft | 5JWTC1628NN562879 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JVXL4S59477 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Alcom Llc | Dry Van · 18 ft | 5WFBE1826PS025854 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 30, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2017 | Active Discontinued Revocation | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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