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Carrier profile · USDOT 243005 · MC-654584 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Upper Lakes Foods Inc
79 power unitsavg 5.8 yrNational · 22 statesCLOQUET, MN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-654584 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
79Power units
72 observed · MCS-150
74Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 42 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 178 inspections.
USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UPPER LAKES FOODS INC (USDOT 243005) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from UNION INSURANCE CO. effective Jan 7, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 116 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 63 vehicle-level and 116 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 79 power units and 90 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 8, 2022 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's USDOT number?
UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's USDOT number is 243005, and its motor carrier number is MC-654584.
Is UPPER LAKES FOODS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, UPPER LAKES FOODS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's safety record?
UPPER LAKES FOODS INC has a 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 178 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's fleet?
UPPER LAKES FOODS INC operates 79 power units and 90 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UPPER LAKES FOODS INC based?
UPPER LAKES FOODS INC is based in CLOQUET, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.
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