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WILLOW EXPRESS LTD

1162 EAST MAIN STREET · Melrose, MN 56352

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #392719
  • USDOT #906242 USDOT Active
  • 38
    Power Units
  • 38
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WILLOW EXPRESS LTD is a Melrose, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 38 truck(s) in their fleet and 38 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-392719 and their USDOT number is 906242.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,924,723 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — home base

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

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.39 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 4 Vehicle Maintenance 5.53 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 56
    Total
  • 30
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
WILLOW EXPRESS LTD
1162 EAST MAIN STREET
MELROSE, MN 56352
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
WILLOW BROKERAGE INC
Melrose, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property114642872231087

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