Philos Mechanical LLC
Prior Lake, MN
Profile data updated Mar 13, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
10
Power Units
7
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2017. Based in Prior Lake, MN, they operate a fleet of 10 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Philos Mechanical LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Philos Mechanical LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 150 miles (2025)
Driver Information
7
Total Drivers
7
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 14, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Newman's Manufacturing Incorporated. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Newham Ent | 1 |
| Snowmobile Trailer | 1 |
| 27 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1 | 50% |
| Newman's Manufacturing Incorporated | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
FMCSA rates vehicles on level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; this carrier has none in the current window, so no rate can be calculated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | WI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC's authority currently active?
PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC been in business?
PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2017, making their authority approximately 9 years, 6 months old.
Where is PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC located?
PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC is physically located at 3700 GREEN HEIGHTS TRAIL, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PHILOS MECHANICAL LLC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WI. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TB2-DOT — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (3)
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