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Freight Carrier · Detroit Lakes, MN

DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS

Name: DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS
Address: 18850 COUNTY HIGHWAY 25, DETROIT LAKES, MN, 56501, US
Telephone: (218) 847-8049

18850 COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 · Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #347726
USDOT #776689 USDOT Active

11
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS is a Detroit Lakes, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-347726 and their USDOT number is 776689.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/13/2025 · last updated Aug 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 11/13/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 652,170 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MN (10), ND (3). Home base: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Sep 6, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.27 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.09 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

13
Total
8
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 2

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS
18850 COUNTY HIGHWAY 25
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

Mailing Address

DETROIT LAKES EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 743
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

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