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Freight Carrier · Barnesville, MN

LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

Name: LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Address: 1505 4TH AVE NE, BARNESVILLE, MN, 56514, US
Telephone: (218) 620-9998

1505 4TH AVE NE · Barnesville, MN 56514

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #601275
USDOT #1630076 USDOT Active

21
Power Units
21
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is a Barnesville, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-601275 and their USDOT number is 1630076.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/06/2025 · last updated Jul 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/06/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,228,423 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Meat
Beverages
Construction

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.97 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.45 8 Vehicle Maintenance 6.32 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

75
Total
46
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 9

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
1505 4TH AVE NE
BARNESVILLE, MN 56514

Mailing Address

LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
PO BOX 388
BARNESVILLE, MN 56514

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LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

Hours of Service 9

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Unsafe Driving 5

Locations

Location on Map

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