Freight Carrier · Shakopee, MN

3 BROTHERS CARGO LLC

226 1ST AVE E STE B · Shakopee, MN 55379-1441

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1179621
  • USDOT #3537123 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

3 BROTHERS CARGO LLC is a Shakopee, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1179621 and their USDOT number is 3537123.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2026 · last updated Jul 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,900,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: IA (12), MN (9), TX (5), KY (4), MO (4), TN (3), OK (3), SD (3), SC (3), GA (2), LA (2), NC (2), +5 more. Home base: Shakopee, Minnesota.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.79 10 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.02 9 Vehicle Maintenance 12.7 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.26 2

Inspection Summary

  • 58
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 35
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 73 unique codes

Critical 20

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 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×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 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×4 SW 0

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 37

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 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 wear 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
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 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
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories SW 4
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
3 BROTHERS CARGO LLC
226 1ST AVE E STE B
SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1441
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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