Freight Carrier · Baudette, MN

DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC

387 IDC RD · Baudette, MN 56623

Authorized: Property
(218) 634-2400 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Home base   Based in Baudette, Minnesota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.45 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.95 8 Vehicle Maintenance 6.27 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.13 2

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 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. 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/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 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. Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 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) SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 399.207Vehicle access requirements violations SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened SW 2
  • 393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations SW 2
  • 393.17A1-LDCLLighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on front of towing vehicle SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 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 required 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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