HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/243005-upper-lakes-foods-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UPPER LAKES FOODS INC
No risk signals found
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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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (218) 879-1265, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC654584.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC654584 | Primary | Union Insurance Policy CPA3311453 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 7, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 61 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 112 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | MN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MN | 1 | 14 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | WI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | MN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
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
83 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 116 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 | 60 | 11 | 72.3% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 15.7% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 8 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 3 | 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
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | 4 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Mora, MN | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2026 | Bloomington, MN | 0 | 0 |
| May 4, 2026 | Roscoe, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | I-90, MT | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | St Cloud, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Edmond, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 243005 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC654584 |
| Legal name | UPPER LAKES FOODS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 71 |
| Drivers | 88 |
| Annual mileage | 6,027,358 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 8, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 24, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProducePassengersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
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 UPPER LAKES FOODS INC
What does UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's operating authority allow?
MC654584: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UPPER LAKES FOODS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking UPPER LAKES FOODS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 243005. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (218) 879-1265, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC654584, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (218) 879-1265
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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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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