Lake States Construction LLC
Grand Rapids, MN
Lake States Construction LLC is an active motor carrier based in Grand Rapids, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3788096. It reports 8 power units and 46 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 23 roadside inspections, a 40% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 3788096
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 46
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 23
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 8, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
8
Power Units
46
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2027 (set by USDOT 3788096's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 15, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in December 2021, about 4 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 820,000 fleet miles in 2024, about 102,500 miles per power unit.
- 457 other USDOT registrations list Grand Rapids, MN as their physical address.
Equipment
What Lake States Construction LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (34 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 5 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 16 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Lake States Construction LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 28
MCS-150 Mileage: 820,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
46
Total Drivers
28
CDL Drivers
46
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC
19 trucks and 17 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ram, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 17 SEMI-TRAILER, 16 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 17 | 47% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 16 | 44% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 8% |
Trailers (17 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 17 |
| Unpublishe | 4 |
| Xl Special | 2 |
| Fabrique | 2 |
| Felling | 1 |
| Mcelrath | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Corn Pro | 1 |
| Butler Mfg | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Towmaster | 1 |
| Homemade | 1 |
| Vermeer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 5 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 2 |
| 36 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 9 |
| 3 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 4 | 12% |
| Ram | 4 | 12% |
| Ford | 3 | 9% |
| International | 2 | 6% |
| Chevrolet | 2 | 6% |
| Monroe Towmaster | 2 | 6% |
| X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | 2 | 6% |
| Mcelrath Trailers | 2 | 6% |
| Fabrique | 1 | 3% |
| Other | 1 | 3% |
| Homemade | 1 | 3% |
| CMI | 1 | 3% |
| Butler Mfg | 1 | 3% |
| Norstar Trailers Mexico S De Rl De Cv | 1 | 3% |
| Behnke Enterprises | 1 | 3% |
| Felling Trailers | 1 | 3% |
| GM | 1 | 3% |
| Arising Industries, Inc | 1 | 3% |
| Western Star | 1 | 3% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (36)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3ALACXFCXNDMZ0679 | YCD0945 | MN | 2022 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 5FTCE2424R1017449 | CSR9512 | MN | Fabrique | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3HAEEMMN1SL006508 | 3800712 | IN | 2025 International | Truck Tractor | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 1FDFF6LT1RDA17585 | 3763714 | IN | 2024 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1BUD1820XE1007451 | CSD5909 | MN | Other | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 3C63RRHL1NG291429 | YCE0664 | MN | 2022 Ram | Straight Truck | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DPSMN111704 | CSD5914 | MN | Homemade | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 1GC4KYC85GF230040 | YCC8403 | MN | 2016 Chevrolet | Straight Truck | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 4MJFG3027RE086088 | CSK8240 | MN | 2024 CMI | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1FT8W3BAXREF06444 | YCG4981 | MN | 2024 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1BUD18209J1009248 | CSD4854 | MN | Butler Mfg | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 3C6UR5HJ8NG424442 | KNT884 | MN | 2022 Ram | Straight Truck | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 3EUDB1423R1089934 | CSS7599 | MN | 2024 Norstar Trailers Mexico S De Rl De Cv | Semi-trailer | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 3C7WRNFL6RG288553 | YCE9882 | MN | 2024 Ram | Straight Truck | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 1HTHXSJR0EH780875 | YCG4971 | MN | 2014 International | Straight Truck | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 4L5FB372XSF076445 | CSP3446 | MN | 2025 Behnke Enterprises | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 5FTCE242XR1017729 | CSR9513 | MN | 2024 Felling Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 1HTKJPVM5KH335143 | YCE0654 | MN | 2019 GM | Straight Truck | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 3C63R3HL1MG686917 | YCC8459 | MN | 2021 Ram | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 5YCBE2421FH020717 | CSD5922 | MN | 2015 Arising Industries, Inc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 1FT7X2BA3RED38195 | 80360 | WI | 2024 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 3ALDCXFC3KDKP2866 | 2820090 | IN | 2019 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 1FVDCXFC5RHVF6631 | 3571463 | IN | 2024 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 4KNBF3621PL162785 | CSF0713 | MN | 2023 Monroe Towmaster | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 5KJJALDV1DPFB8612 | PZA8498 | MN | 2013 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 4U3J05336ML019542 | 9611STW | MN | 2021 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 1FUJA6CK77DX56907 | PZA8497 | MN | 2007 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 4U3J05331JL017287 | 2380STU | MN | 2018 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1BUD18207A1005618 | CAC1525 | MN | Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 1NPALR9X81D564580 | YCB3045 | MN | 2001 Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 4KNBF3626NL160480 | CSD1396 | MN | 2022 Monroe Towmaster | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1G91A1724PC615129 | 03309833 | MN | 2023 Mcelrath Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1G91A1722RC615312 | CSL3820 | MN | 2024 Mcelrath Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1GB4KYCY2HF228591 | YCB3049 | MN | 2017 Chevrolet | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 5HZBF1625HLMH1476 | CSH8040 | MN | 2017 Vac-tron Equipment | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1GT424C84CF157746 | YCB3047 | MN | 2012 GMC | Straight Truck | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plates registered in 3 states: MN (31) · IN (4) · WI (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 36)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
23
Inspections
24 months
44
Violations
Total found
9
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-1.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+17.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2026 | MN | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 08/24/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | MN | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/12/2026 | MN | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/14/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 4 | 3 |
| 10/30/2025 | MN | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/30/2025 | MN | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 10/30/2025 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/13/2025 | MN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/08/2025 | MN | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2025 | MN | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2025 | MN | Full | 5 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 23 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces · 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2024 | MN | ALVWOOD, MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | Sleet or hail · Ice · Dark — unlit |
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC operate?
LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC's equipment on government records: Flatbed (5 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (16 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
Is LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC's authority currently active?
LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Lake States Construction LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2027 (set by USDOT 3788096's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 15, 2025.
What is Lake States Construction LLC's safety record?
It reports 8 power units and 46 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 23 roadside inspections, a 40% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 23 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC has been inspected 23 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MN. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 26%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.95F (Emergency equipment missing or insufficient) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-08-24 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-12 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-14 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-10-30 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-30 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-30 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-13 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-08 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-07 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-06-23 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2025-06-23 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-02-07 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-16 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-31 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-10-21 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-14 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-08 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
28 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC, of which 8 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 24 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 5 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.91 | 2 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.59 | 2 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.54 | 12 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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