Lube-tech Safety Record

DOT# 185609 · St Paul, MN 55114 · 7635450707

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 01/06/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 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, Lube-tech (DOT# 185609) in St Paul, Minnesota has 36 inspections on record with 79 violations and a 38.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

36 Inspections
38.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
71 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 38.9%
Carrier: 38.9% (14 of 36) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (1 of 36) National: 6.4%
19% OOS rate better than 19% of carriers in Minnesota
33% crash rate better than 33% 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.

79 total violations across 36 inspections
15 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
50
Unsafe Driving
20
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
3

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 5 states: IA, MN, SD, US, WI
Level 1: 16 (44%) Level 2: 5 (14%) Level 3: 13 (36%) Level 5: 2 (6%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/06/2026 MN 3 0 0
08/06/2025 MN 1 0 1
05/29/2025 SD 1 0 0
03/26/2025 MN 3 0 0
03/24/2025 US 1 1 0
03/24/2025 US 1 0 0
02/14/2025 WI 2 0 0
01/24/2025 MN 1 3 0
01/15/2025 IA 3 0 0
01/07/2025 MN 3 0 0
1 injury crash
19-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
19-JUL-24 MN 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 MC050286
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company $4,000 06/06/2017
BIPD/Primary Zurich American Insurance Company $1,000 04/01/2023

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 71
Drivers 64
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20251007 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,860,000
Address 858 Transfer Rd, St Paul, MN 55114