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DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC

387 IDC RD · Baudette, MN 56623

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  • MC #678042
  • USDOT #1879641 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 13
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC is a Baudette, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-678042 and their USDOT number is 1879641.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/05/2026 · last updated Sep 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,003,573 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: MN (12), IL (5), TN (3), IA (3), SD (2), WI (2), KY (2), MS (1), IN (1), MT (1), MO (1). Home base: Baudette, Minnesota.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.17 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.93 7 Vehicle Maintenance 3.75 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 2

Inspection Summary

  • 33
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 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× 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
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× 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
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 399.207Vehicle access requirements violations1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC
387 IDC RD
BAUDETTE, MN 56623
Mailing Address
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 785
BAUDETTE, MN 56623

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