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Carrier profile · USDOT 180289 · MC256969 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jim Peterson

DBA Jim Peterson Trucking & Grain Company · Lewiston, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (507) 523-2010
6
Power units
8
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
115K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
2
1 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 8.69 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1989)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC256969
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Feb 14, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
115,016 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
180289
MC / docket
MC-256969
Legal name
Jim Peterson
DBA
Jim Peterson Trucking & Grain Company
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Oct 7, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Jim Peterson's USDOT number?

Jim Peterson's USDOT number is 180289 and its docket number is MC256969.

Is Jim Peterson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Jim Peterson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 2 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Jim Peterson's fleet?

6 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 7, 2025.

What insurance does Jim Peterson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Jim Peterson located?

Jim Peterson is located at 6200 Highway 14 West, Lewiston, MN, 55952. Phone: (507) 523-2010.

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