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LYNN TJOLSEN
DBA: Tjolsen Trucking
Oklee, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 695996 · MC 540547
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-540547 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 2, 2007; first granted November 23, 2005 (20 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC540547
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 56-310728-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
695996
MC Number
MC-540547
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 1997
Authority First Granted
November 23, 2005
Authority Reinstated
April 2, 2007
Annual Mileage
238,801 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Oklee, MN
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK97LX74072 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44124R7728418 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42228HB157339 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X7SS644021 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | 0605000599 | CLEARBROOK MN | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJA6CK97LX74072 3792 |
MN PAT2521 MN 83304STU |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | 1673000809 | ERSKINE MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJA6CK97LX74072 1W1K44124R7728418 |
MN PAT2521 MN STA8627 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0605000428 | FERTILE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJA6CK97LX74072 1W1K44124R7728418 |
MN PAT2521 MN STA8627 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 30, 2024 | 0605000243 | ERSKINE MN | III | 1 | — | CHS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKWDB9X7SS644021 1TDH42228HB157339 |
MN PAT2520 MN 8312STU |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | 0ADN002388 | MARCOUX, MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TRLK |
1NKWGGGG60J396266 1TKJ049241M047017 |
MN PAT2519 SD U135621 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| November 1, 2023 | 00YQ002240 | MOORHEAD, MN | III | 1 | — | MOSAIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJA6CK97LX74072 1W1K44124R7728418 |
MN PAYT2521 MN STA8627 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHS | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| MOSAIC | 1 | November 1, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 23, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 19, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 20, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 12, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 18, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 18, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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