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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Windom, MN

STAPLES OIL COMPANY INC

Name: STAPLES OIL COMPANY INC
Address: 1680 NORTH REDDING AVENUE, WINDOM, MN, 56101, US
Telephone: (507) 831-4450

1680 NORTH REDDING AVENUE · Windom, MN 56101

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #561923
USDOT #184142 USDOT Active

60
Power Units
51
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

STAPLES OIL COMPANY INC is a Windom, MN freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 60 truck(s) in their fleet and 51 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-561923 and their USDOT number is 184142.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/28/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/28/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,008,700 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MN (27), IA (14), SD (7), NE (1), MO (1), WI (1). Home base: Windom, Minnesota.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
5
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.61 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.32 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

51
Total
24
Clean
27
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 13

173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× 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 required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

STAPLES OIL COMPANY INC
1680 NORTH REDDING AVENUE
WINDOM, MN 56101

Mailing Address

STAPLES OIL COMPANY INC
PO BOX 243
WINDOM, MN 56101

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 13

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Hazardous Materials 1

Hours of Service 1

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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