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Carrier profile · USDOT 2386171 · MC819912 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Melissa Baardsen

DBA Baardsen Farms · Richville, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2013
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+13 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 371-9666
2
Power units
5
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC819912
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 12, 2014Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2386171
MC / docket
MC-819912
Legal name
Melissa Baardsen
DBA
Baardsen Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 12, 2013
Last MCS-150
Dec 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (2)
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 Melissa Baardsen's USDOT number?

Melissa Baardsen's USDOT number is 2386171 and its docket number is MC819912.

Is Melissa Baardsen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Melissa Baardsen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Melissa Baardsen's fleet?

2 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 26, 2025.

What insurance does Melissa Baardsen carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Melissa Baardsen located?

Melissa Baardsen is located at 38768 Co Hwy 44, Richville, MN, 56576. Phone: (218) 371-9666.

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