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Carrier profile · USDOT 1224070 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Brian Gniffke

DBA Brians Tree Services · Cottonwood, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedPassengersBoom Truck-Ariel Lift1
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (507) 423-6274
2
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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, and not rated by FMCSA.

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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
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
PassengersBoom Truck-Ariel Lift1
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2012)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1224070
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Brian Gniffke
DBA
Brians Tree Services
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 17, 2004
Last MCS-150
Nov 27, 2012
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

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 Gniffke's USDOT number?

Brian Gniffke's USDOT number is 1224070.

Is Brian Gniffke authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Brian Gniffke's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Brian Gniffke's fleet?

2 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 27, 2012.

Where is Brian Gniffke located?

Brian Gniffke is located at 3788 330TH Avenue, Cottonwood, MN, 56229. Phone: (507) 423-6274.

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