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DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS INC
DBA: Detroit Lakes Express
Detroit Lakes, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 776689 · MC 347726
No Safety Rating
Active 27 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-347726 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
7.7% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC347726
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP86241A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP86241A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
776689
MC Number
MC-347726
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 1998
Authority Granted
November 6, 1998
Annual Mileage
652,170 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.7% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
19th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN13
ND4
SD2
MT1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
7
Flatbed
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXNJ480554 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2HJ148533 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT0RDA17314 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP06228T542306 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A27ER029869 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9HJ148528 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3SD736642 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PS562026 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A48208E023883 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53228S096624 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53288S096630 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629RT606942 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620GT607832 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397P173002 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXLD656724 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0JD439715 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0MD656752 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M512161XK1177584 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X0LM672587 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3ET060027 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | 0568001180 | PARKERS PRAIRIE MN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT0RDA17314 |
MN YCE9069 |
| August 31, 2026 | FT26000532 | MOORETON ND | II | 1 | — | BROADWAY WELDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBDP9X3SD736642 1RND53A27ER029869 |
MN PAS1194 MN 3519STM |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | TR18000104 | FARGO ND | II | — | — | COSTCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X9HJ148528 1DW1A48208E023883 |
MN PAV1334 MN 1420STX |
| December 8, 2025 | 0165000024 | MOORHEAD MN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT0RDA17314 |
MN YCE9069 |
| November 12, 2025 | 0586000715 | PIERZ MN | III | — | — | WASAU SUPPLY CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC |
1XPBDP9X3SD736642 2M512161XK1177584 |
MN PAS1194 WI 806459 |
| August 11, 2025 | 1676000206 | ERSKINE MN | II | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2HJ148533 1GRAP0620GT607832 |
MN PAV1333 MN 2291STV |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | 0150000469 | BAGLEY MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X0MD656752 1DW1A53288S096630 |
MN PAS9629 MN STB5717 |
| May 1, 2025 | 0605000411 | FOSSTON MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9XXNJ480554 1GRAP06228T542306 |
MN PAV4032 MN 8911STT |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 3, 2025 | 1658000219 | SAGINAW MN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT0RDA17314 |
MN YCE9069 |
| January 21, 2025 | TR57006928 | MOORETON ND | III | — | — | HORSCH LLC PRODUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBDP9X0JD439715 1RND53A27ER029869 |
MN PAV4002 MN 3519STM |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BROADWAY WELDING | 5 | August 31, 2026 |
| COSTCO | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| WASAU SUPPLY CO | 1 | November 12, 2025 |
| HORSCH LLC PRODUCTION | 1 | January 21, 2025 |
| TEAM INDUSTRIES | 1 | December 5, 2024 |
| TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP | 1 | May 13, 2024 |
| MUSK OX | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2000 | Cargo | On file |
| October 23, 2000 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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