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PLAISTED COMPANIES INC

DOT 560073
MC 945715
Entity Carrier
11555 205TH AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
560073
ACTIVE

Overview

PLAISTED COMPANIES INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Sep 2025, based in Elk River, Minnesota, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 39 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
14.285714285714286%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedSep 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 2.6
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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29 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

21
Inspections, 24 mo
32
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-09
393.9A-HLLH — Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam (Unit 1)
2026-04-24
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-01-06
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-11-17
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-11-13
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2025-11-13
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2025-08-25
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2025-08-25
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-08-25
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2025-08-25
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-08-25
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-07-28
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-05-29
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2025-05-29
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-05-29
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2025-05-29
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2025-05-29
392.2-SLLEWG1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2025-05-13
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2025-05-13
393.207F-SLAS — Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes (Unit 1)
2025-05-13
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2025-05-13
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2025-05-13
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2025-05-13
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2024-12-23
392.2-SLLEWG2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2024-12-23
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-12-23
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-12-23
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-11-14
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2024-11-13
383.23A2-LCDLNP — License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person (Unit D)
2024-11-13
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units39
Drivers50
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-945715

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PLAISTED COMPANIES INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 560073 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does PLAISTED COMPANIES INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is PLAISTED COMPANIES INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does PLAISTED COMPANIES INC operate?
It runs 39 power units with 50 drivers on file.

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11555 205TH AVENUE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
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