Lakehead Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 116256 · Duluth, MN 55803 · 2187213521
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lakehead Trucking INC (DOT# 116256) in Duluth, Minnesota has 41 inspections on record with 87 violations and a 19.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 87 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.
Inspection History · 41 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/16/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/11/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/14/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-SEP-25 | MN | 0 | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company | $750 |
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.