What is Pulver Motor Service LLC's safety grade?

Pulver Motor Service LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Pulver Motor Service LLC have?

Pulver Motor Service LLC has 15 inspections on record with a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 33.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 32 violations.

Has Pulver Motor Service LLC been involved in any crashes?

Pulver Motor Service LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Pulver Motor Service LLC have active authority and insurance?

Pulver Motor Service LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Pulver Motor Service LLC Safety Record

DOT# 116209 · Rochester, MN 55901 · 5072823851

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pulver Motor Service LLC (DOT# 116209) in Rochester, Minnesota has 15 inspections on record with 32 violations and a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

15 Inspections

40.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

19 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 40.0%

Carrier: 40.0% (6 of 15) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 33.3%

Carrier: 33.3% (5 of 15) National: 6.4%

16% OOS rate better than 16% of carriers in Minnesota

35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

Violation Categories · 32 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

32 total violations across 15 inspections

11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (34%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 15 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 4 states: IA, MN, MO, SD

Level 1: 1 (7%) Level 2: 8 (53%) Level 3: 6 (40%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/23/2026	IA	2	0	0
02/02/2026	SD	3	0	0
12/09/2025	MO	2	4	3
10/12/2025	IA	2	0	0
09/11/2025	IA	1	0	0
08/07/2025	IA	2	0	0
07/18/2025	SD	3	0	0
05/05/2025	IA	2	0	0
04/15/2025	MN	2	0	0
08/23/2024	SD	3	0	0
10/03/2023	IA	2	1	2
08/16/2023	IA	2	1	0
06/23/2023	MN	3	0	0
05/18/2023	MN	3	0	0
05/02/2023	IA	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC279096

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	National Interstate Insurance Company	$750	09/20/2025
CARGO	National Interstate Insurance Company	N/A	09/20/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 19

Drivers 23

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 06/01/1974

MCS-150 Filed 20241009 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 718,150

Address 6077 Rome Circle Nw, Rochester, MN 55901