Pat Fruth INC Safety Record

DOT# 466972 · Clearwater, MN 55320 · 3205584200

A

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

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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, Pat Fruth INC (DOT# 466972) in Clearwater, Minnesota has 231 inspections on record with 214 violations and a 10.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

231 Inspections
10.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
43 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 10.4%
Carrier: 10.4% (24 of 231) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Carrier: 1.7% (4 of 231) National: 6.4%
61% OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Minnesota
32% crash rate better than 32% 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.

214 total violations across 231 inspections
28 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
90
Unsafe Driving
41
Hours of Service
81
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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 16 states
Level 1: 42 (18%) Level 2: 66 (29%) Level 3: 123 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 MT 1 0 0
03/23/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/21/2026 MT 2 0 0
03/19/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/19/2026 AZ 2 0 0
03/16/2026 UT 1 0 0
03/13/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/11/2026 MT 1 0 0
03/04/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/23/2026 IA 3 0 0
07-FEB-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
07-FEB-25 MT 0 0 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 MC235831
Common Authority N
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 Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 09/01/2018

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 43
Drivers 43
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/31/1991
MCS-150 Filed 20260130 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 4,024,626
Address 17307 County Road 7 Nw, Clearwater, MN 55320