HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2551739-lake-side-carriers-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
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) 839-8157, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC889086.
- 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) | MC889086 | Primary | Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company Policy CPMN0560144301 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 12, 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
2 of 5 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 22 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 26, 2025 | SD | 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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | 6 | 3 | 85.7% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to Maintain Lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922ML | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Clive, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Rural, SD | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Bridgewater, MN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2551739 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC889086 |
| Legal name | LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 1,768,677 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 21, 2014 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC
What does LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC889086: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking LAKE SIDE CARRIERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2551739. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (218) 839-8157, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC889086, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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