Lawrence Transportation Company
Rochester, MN
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
78
Power Units
78
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Rochester, MN, they operate a fleet of 78 power units with 78 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Intermodal and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Lawrence Transportation Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 68 | 10 | 0 | 78 |
| Trailers | 155 | 1 | 0 | 156 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Lawrence Transportation Company is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 78
MCS-150 Mileage: 9,910,811 miles (2025)
Driver Information
78
Total Drivers
78
CDL Drivers
78
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
75 trucks and 89 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 88 SEMI-TRAILER, 74 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 88 | 54% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 74 | 45% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (89 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 | 88 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 46 |
| Great Dane | 31 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Vanguard National | 2 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Summ | 1 |
| Vntc | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | 1 |
| Grea | 1 |
| Wanamaker | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 87 |
| Dump Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 83 |
| 41 ft | 1 |
| 36 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 87 |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 61 | 37% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 46 | 28% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 33 | 20% |
| International | 8 | 5% |
| Wabash Vans | 4 | 2% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 2% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 2 | 1% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 2 | 1% |
| Summit Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 1% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 1 | 1% |
| Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | 1 | 1% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6584STX | MN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PAS8190 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 9100STV | MN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| PAV7438 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PAV5147 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| STE1530 | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 9103STV | MN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| PAW5058 | MN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PAW1927 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| PAW1979 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 598STW | MN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| DN5310 | OK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PAW5011 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 9122STV | MN | Grea SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PAW8812 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| STB0246 | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PAW5075 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 5769STZ | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 0518STS | MN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| PAW3046 | MN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: MN (150) · OK (8) · SC (2) · TN (2) · PA (1) · MI (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 164)
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
131
Inspections
24 months
132
Violations
Total found
28
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.0%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | WI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/21/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/09/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/08/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/03/2026 | WI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 131 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Filed — amount not reported
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 91X | HE8409C585941TCT14 | $750,000 | 03/01/2014 |
| Bond / Surety | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 84 | 2013120124 | — | 10/01/2013 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP16292A | 01/23/1997 | 12/14/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP16292A | 01/23/1997 | 12/14/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 141505676 | 10/01/2013 | 11/06/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 141505676 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 141505676 | 04/23/1997 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 141505676 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP16292A | 12/14/1999 | 07/24/2000 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4526027 | 07/01/2001 | 07/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97902505 | 07/01/2000 | 07/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP16292A | 12/14/1999 | 07/01/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP16292A | 12/14/1999 | 07/01/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200900961 | 03/01/2012 | 05/12/2012 | TERM/CANCL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A01055 | 03/01/2013 | 03/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS RY7115 | 03/01/2011 | 03/01/2013 | CANCEL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00961 | 03/01/2012 | 03/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200900961 | 03/01/2012 | 03/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00867 | 03/01/2011 | 03/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS RF2459 | 07/01/2002 | 03/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00776 | 03/01/2010 | 03/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00681 | 03/01/2009 | 03/01/2010 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
7
Tow-Aways
7 FMCSA-recordable · 7 state-recordable
Of 7 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces · 3 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | MN | PLEASANT VALLEY, MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Severe crosswinds · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 02/11/2026 | WI | NORTHFIELD, WI | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 05/09/2025 | GA | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/06/2025 | MN | FRIDLEY, MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/05/2024 | IA | MASON CITY, IA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/26/2024 | MN | BROOKLYN CENTER, MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 08/15/2024 | WI | CLINTON, WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is inferred to operate: Reefer, Intermodal and Doubles/Triples.
Is LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's authority currently active?
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY been in business?
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY located?
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is physically located at 1515 INDUSTRIAL DR NW, ROCHESTER, MN 55901.
Roadside Inspection History 131 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has been inspected 131 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, WI, SD. Out of these, 22 inspections (about 17%) 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 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 11 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-03 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-02 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-13 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-10 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | WY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-23 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-02-20 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-03 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-02 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 131 inspections. View full history →
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
86 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, of which 27 (31%) 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 | 52 | 23 |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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