Pelican Freight LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2565046 · Apple Valley, MN 55124 · 6514400065
Average safety record — scored 47/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/02/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 47/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Pelican Freight LLC (DOT# 2565046) in Apple Valley, Minnesota has 22 inspections on record with 39 violations and a 31.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active 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 · 39 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 · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/27/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 09/24/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/13/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/30/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 07/13/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-NOV-24 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-FEB-25 | KS | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Navigators 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.