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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 124608· MC176498· CARRIER· EIN 20-2028543
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CALEDONIA HAULERS LLC

420 WEST LINCOLN STREET, CALEDONIA, MN, 55921(507) 725-9000markc@caledoniahaulers.comDENNIS GAVIN
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Vehicle OOS
13.5%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0.5%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
21
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
21 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC176498

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 03/01/2014
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT· policy HE8409C585351TCT14
Authority history (4) ▾
04/29/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
01/27/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2005)
09/05/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
11/19/1984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history6 insurers on record
Filing timeline (18) ▾
  1. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2013 → 03/01/2014
  2. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2014 → 03/01/2014
  3. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2012 → 03/01/2013
  4. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/25/2005 → 03/25/2012
  5. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2011 → 03/01/2012
  6. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2010 → 03/01/2011
  7. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2009 → 03/01/2010
  8. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2008 → 03/01/2009
  9. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2007 → 03/01/2008
  10. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2006 → 03/01/2007
  11. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2004 → 03/01/2006
  12. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2003 → 03/01/2005
  13. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KName Changed
    CARGO · eff 03/01/2000 → 03/01/2005
  14. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2003 → 03/01/2004
  15. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/1996 → 03/01/2003

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle89 inspections · 13.5% OOS · National 22%
Driver222 inspections · 0.5% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

222 inspections · 27 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

222
Inspections
27
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

15
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • IL8
  • WI4
  • MN3
  • IA3
  • MT2
  • TN2
  • MD2
  • IN1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 39% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing70 violations (24 mo)
Speeding40 viol62%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit28× · 33%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 15%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× · 14%
Following / lane / reckless17 viol17%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 6%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× · 4%
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× · 4%
Seat belt8 viol16%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× · 9%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× · 6%
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× · 1%
Other4 viol4%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 2%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 0%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 33 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 39% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing34 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device22 viol42%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner11× · 22%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× · 7%
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× · 4%
Hours exceeded1 OOS1 viol25%
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× · 25%
Other8 viol13%
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number8× · 13%
False log / RODS2 viol11%
  • 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 10%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 1%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 18 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 22% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing34 violations · 12 OOS (24 mo)
Tires6 OOS6 viol32%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 20%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 6%
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× · 3%
Lighting / lamps5 OOS8 viol32%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× · 12%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 12%
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× · 3%
Brakes1 OOS13 viol28%
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× · 5%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 5%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 5%
Other3 viol4%
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis2× · 3%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 0%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 14 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▬ Holding steady
19
Inspections
20
Violations
2
Out-of-service
7
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 40%Vehicle Maintenance 30%Other 20%Hours-of-Service Compliance 10%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
8 violations · 40% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS2×4State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2LV×2Lane Restriction violation
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations · 2 OOS · 30% of recent
  • 393.201A-FRCLS×2Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
Do this
  • Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
  • Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
3Other
4 violations · 20% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
  • 392.2-SLLEWG1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
392.2-SLLS2×4392.2LV×2393.201A-FRCLS×2395.24×2392.2-SLLSR×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

326
Inspections
299
Violations
20
Out-of-service
1038
CSA points
259
Crashes
43
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

103 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

51 truck 50 trailer 1 other 1 incomplete vehicle
2025 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X2SD735304· PAW4310 MN
2026 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X8TD803316· PAX1457 MN
2019 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Specseen 2×
5WSABB237KN090443· 0034STU MN
2026 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X6TD803296· PAW8740 MN
2026 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X1TD803285· PAW8751 IN
2022 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1XPCDP9X4ND765835· PAX1649 MN
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X2PD765881· PAV7586 MN
2025 WABASH TANKS NON-DOT/TC Specseen 2×
5WSABB333SN519141· STC9265 MN
2026 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X5TD803290· PAX1464 MN
2021 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1XPCDP9XXMD748505· PAX1646 MN
2015 WALKER STAseen 2×
5WSAA4329FN046566· STC9276 MN
2022 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Specseen 2×
5WSABB230NN287183· STG0463 MN
2021 PETERBILT 567
1XPCDP9X9MD747989· PAS3246 MN
2014 WALR
5WSAA4325EN045543· STC9268 MN
2019 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Spec
5WSABB238KN091097· 9791STS MN
2020 PETERBILT 567
1XPCDP9X4LD672665· PAW9576 MN
2025 WABASH TANKS NON-DOT/TC Spec
5WSABB230SN509815· STC9256 MN
2025 PETERBILT 579
1XPBD49X6SD735760· PAW4309 MN
2001 WALE
5WSAA44221N033701· STC2404 MN
2026 PETERBILT 579
1XPBD49X5TD803306· PAX1465 MN
2007 WALKER STA
5WSAA442X7N038685· 8536STR MN
2022 PETERBILT 567
1XPCDP9X1ND765825· PAU2681 MN
2019 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Spec
5WSABB235KN090439· 0038STU MN
2021 PETERBILT 567
1XPCDP9X5MD748511· PAW9477 MN
2006 UNPUBLISHE
5WSAA44206N038435· 8526STR MN
2020 PETERBILT 567
1XPCDP9X8LD672670· PAW9520 MN
2016 WALKER STA
5WSAA4321GN048006· STB1576 MN
2020 PETERBILT 567
1XPCDP9X5LD672674· PAX1648 MN
2022 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Spec
5WSABB234NN287185· 4944STV MN
2005 PETERBILT 379
1XP5DB9X75D858067· PAS3201 MN

+ 73 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

21

Tow-away

21

Injury

6

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
287
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
331
331 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
28.8M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi232 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi99 drivers
Company officer
DENNIS GAVIN
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
22735831
Registered since
1974-06-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-05-20
Census status
Active

Fleet: 287 trucks · 258 owned tractors · 450 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 6 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

6
Connected carriers
5
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
D & Z FARMS
USDOT 1965428Active· CALEDONIA, MN
Strong
OfficerMailing

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

25 events
  1. 05/20/2026MCS-150 update filed

    28.8M mi reported (2025)

  2. 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)

  3. 03/01/2014Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8409C585351TCT14

  4. 03/01/2014Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A01009

  5. 03/01/2014Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C585351TCT14

  6. 03/01/2013Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00911

  7. 03/25/2012Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 83 MS LN0384

  8. 03/01/2012Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00816

  9. 03/01/2011Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00725

  10. 03/01/2010Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00631

  11. 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00527

  12. 03/01/2008Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00406

  13. 03/01/2007Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00284

  14. 03/01/2006Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00092

  15. 03/01/2005Insurance name changed — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00004

  16. 03/01/2005Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 83 MS LN 03 84

  17. 01/27/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2005)

  18. 03/01/2004Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00004

  19. 03/01/2003Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 8-23MXA80165206

  20. 03/01/2000Insurance replaced — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION

    CARGO · policy MCI 80350522

  21. 11/29/1996Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP2965

  22. 11/01/1996Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP2965

  23. 09/05/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  24. 11/19/1984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  25. 06/01/1974Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2005-02-04
Last review
2005-02-03
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-05-20
Reported mileage
28,766,343 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — CALEDONIA HAULERS LLC, CALEDONIA, MN

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 18, 2026, 10:24 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.