Carrier profile · USDOT 1994516 · MC704950 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chad Gilbertson

DBA Chad Gilbertson Trucking · Leota, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2010
Authority inactive$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies+2 more
5
Power units
5
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
311K
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
72
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Driver OOS well above average: 14.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
14.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 7 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 3.22 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC704950
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 30, 2026Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionRock-Fertilizer
Annual mileage
310,906 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1994516
MC / docket
MC-704950
Legal name
Chad Gilbertson
DBA
Chad Gilbertson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 12, 2010
Last MCS-150
Jan 1, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
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 Chad Gilbertson's USDOT number?

Chad Gilbertson's USDOT number is 1994516 and its docket number is MC704950.

Is Chad Gilbertson authorized to operate?

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

What is Chad Gilbertson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections and 14.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Chad Gilbertson's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 1, 2025.

What insurance does Chad Gilbertson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Chad Gilbertson located?

Chad Gilbertson is located at 11047 Bedford Ave, Leota, MN, 56153. Phone: (605) 366-5271.

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