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PLAISTED COMPANIES INC

11555 205TH AVENUE NW · Elk River, MN 55330

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(763) 450-9144 Tap to call
  • MC #945715
  • USDOT #560073 USDOT Active
  • 39
    Power Units
  • 50
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PLAISTED COMPANIES INC is a Elk River, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 39 truck(s) in their fleet and 50 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-945715 and their USDOT number is 560073.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/08/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,343,765 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MN (16), WI (2), ND (2), IA (1). Home base: Elk River, Minnesota.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 5 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 14.3% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 5.07 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 1

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PLAISTED COMPANIES INC
11555 205TH AVENUE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Mailing Address
PLAISTED COMPANIES INC
PO BOX 332
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
PEAT
Legally AITKIN AGRI-PEAT INC
Elk River, MN
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:221661195607055

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