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Carrier profile · USDOT 305298 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Brian Elness

DBA Brian Elness Livestock · Lakefield, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
No authority on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestock
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (507) 662-6193
2
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
115K
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Livestock
Annual mileage
115,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
305298
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Brian Elness
DBA
Brian Elness Livestock
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 14, 1987
Last MCS-150
Aug 6, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Brian Elness's USDOT number?

Brian Elness's USDOT number is 305298.

Is Brian Elness authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Brian Elness's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Brian Elness's fleet?

2 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 6, 2025.

Where is Brian Elness located?

Brian Elness is located at 80562 State Hwy 86, Lakefield, MN, 56150. Phone: (507) 662-6193.

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