Contact Cartage DBA D & a Truck Lines Safety Record
DOT# 379782 · New Ulm, MN 56073-3428 · 5073546086
Legal name: North Loop Ltl LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Contact Cartage DBA D & a Truck Lines (DOT# 379782) in New Ulm, Minnesota has 58 inspections on record with 100 violations and a 12.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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 · 100 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 · 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | WI | 1 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/17/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | MN | 1 | 0 |
| 08/22/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-APR-24 | WI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-MAR-24 | MN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25-SEP-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-26 | IA | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Great West Casualty Co. | N/A |
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.