Jefferson Lines Safety Record

DOT# 116763 · Minneapolis, MN 55404 · 6123593455

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jefferson Lines (DOT# 116763) in Minneapolis, Minnesota has 59 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 6.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

59 Inspections
6.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
108 Power Units

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 6.8%
Carrier: 6.8% (4 of 59) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 59) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Minnesota
31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in Minnesota

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.

16 total violations across 59 inspections
4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
11
Unsafe Driving
5

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 7 states: AR, KS, MN, MT, SD, TN, US
Level 1: 6 (10%) Level 2: 1 (2%) Level 3: 2 (3%) Level 5: 50 (85%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 1 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 5 0 0
3 injury crashes
29-MAR-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-MAR-25 SD 0 8 0
23-MAR-24 MN 0 1 0
11-DEC-25 IL 0 1 0

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 MC252540
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. $5,000 12/15/2020

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 108
Drivers 133
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260312 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,800,000
Address 2100 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404