HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1072446-joel-fries/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JOEL FRIES
Doing business as TRACKER FREIGHT
Carrier & Broker
Broker under MC967039 · Common carrier under MC524146
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC524146: Common carrier active
FF7472: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (952) 758-8722, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC967039 or MC524146 or FF7472.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC524146 | Primary | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CPMN0560116451 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 18, 2017 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC967039 | — | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy ACC006006057 · 84 | — | Jul 6, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 15 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 23 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | IA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | OK | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Feb 6, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 26, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ND | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 81.8% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBIPBS | 1 | 0 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Courtland, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1072446 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC967039, MC524146, FF7472 |
| Legal name | JOEL FRIES |
| DBA name | TRACKER FREIGHT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 389,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 22, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 17, 2002 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JOEL FRIES
Is JOEL FRIES a broker or a carrier?
Both. JOEL FRIES holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does JOEL FRIES's operating authority allow?
MC967039: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority). MC524146: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about JOEL FRIES is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking JOEL FRIES?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1072446. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (952) 758-8722, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC967039 or MC524146 or FF7472, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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