Telcom Construction LLC
Phone (320) 547-1099Clearwater, MN
Find this carrier by: Telcom Construction · USDOT 863500 · 320-547-1099 · 3205471099 · Clearwater, MN
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- USDOT
- USDOT863500
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2000 · 26 yrs
- Location
- Clearwater, MN
- MCS-150 filed
- Sep 17, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Telcom Construction LLC is an active carrier and shipper based in Clearwater, MN, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 863500. Phone: (320) 547-1099. It reports 666 power units and 653 drivers on its MCS-150 (Sep 17, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 80 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 863500 was first registered with FMCSA on Mar 15, 2000 (26 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Sep 17, 2026. Its vehicles were inspected 80 times on record, most recently on Nov 10, 2026, most often in MN.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Sep 17, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 14, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Nov 10, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Aug 18, 2026
- Latest vehicle observation
- Nov 10, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Mark Muller
- Company officer 2
- Katie Bennes
- Legal name
- Telcom Construction LLC
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Carrier & Shipper
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 863500
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Mar 15, 2000 (26 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Sep 17, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- October 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Clearwater, MN
- USDOT registrations in Clearwater
- 212
- Currently active
- 138 (65%)
- One-truck operations
- 127 (60%)
- With for-hire authority
- 62 (29%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 4
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 666 power units against a local average of 10.6.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 863500
- Phone
- (320) 547-1099320-547-10993205471099
- Fax
- (320) 558-2329320-558-23293205582329
- katie.bennes@telcomconstruction.com
- Website
- telcomconstruction.com
- Officers
- Mark Muller, Katie Bennes
- Legal name
- Telcom Construction LLC
- Address
- 2218 200Th Street East, Clearwater, MN 55320
- Mailing address
- 1573 Hwy 55 N W, Buffalo, MN 55313
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1FD0W5HT3SEC63921, 4KNBF2820RL161251, 1FD0W5HT5PED88457, 57MAD1427HA001263, 3C6UR5HJ7NG130403, 1FDUF5GT2KEE94277, 1FD0W5HT2NED61214, 4KNBF2322LL160097, 1FD0W5HT5PED88023, 1DST522E2R1702049 and 15 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 863500 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 3 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- White Elephant Trading CoUSDOT 2632653 · Mandeville, LASame officerNot activePossible link
- Clearlight Technologies LLCUSDOT 2318237 · Clearwater, MNSame addressNot activePossible link
- Butler Tow LLCUSDOT 1966761 · Butler, MOSame officerNot activePossible link
- Jeff LopezUSDOT 1828347 · Clearwater, MNSame addressNot activePossible link
- Muller Construction INCUSDOT 480606 · Coffeyville, KSSame officerActivePossible link
- Mark MullerUSDOT 477378 · Wakefield, NESame officerNot activePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Dec 13, 2010
- Last review
- Dec 8, 2010
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 80 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 60 (10 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.12 | 10 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 1.69 | 12 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLL | — | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | — | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | — | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | — | 2 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 15, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Aug 18, 2026 to Aug 18, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (2 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Nov 10, 2026
- Last crash
- Aug 18, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Hazmat viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 89491920 | NE | St. Libory NE | Full (Level 1) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 89479660 | IA | Ia | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | — | 1 violation
|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 89405562 | NE | Grand Island NE | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 1 | — | 3 violations
|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 89447700 | MN | Cloquet Mn | Full (Level 1) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 89370610 | NE | St Libory NE | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 89403898 | WI | Hudson Wi | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 89340593 | IA | Ia | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 89298500 | NE | St. Libory NE | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 89222751 | IA | Ia | Full (Level 1) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 89119812 | IA | Ia | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 2 | 1 / 1 | 2 violations
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 80 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 2 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| MN · Minnesota | 19 | 3 |
| NE · Nebraska | 18 | 2 |
| IA · Iowa | 16 | 3 |
| SD · South Dakota | 13 | 1 |
| WI · Wisconsin | 10 | 0 |
| KS · Kansas | 2 | 1 |
| IN · Indiana | 1 | 0 |
| TN · Tennessee | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 27 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 461 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 500 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 653
- CDL drivers
- 159
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 614
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 39
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 666
- Trucks
- 474
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 13,870,000 (2026)
- Seen at inspections
- 63 trucks · 48 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| Make | Vehicle type | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Straight Truck | 45 |
| Towmaster | Semi-Trailer | 7 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-Trailer | 7 |
| Ditch Witc | Semi-Trailer | 5 |
| Freightliner | Straight Truck | 4 |
| Courier | Straight Truck | 3 |
| Fellwon Tr | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Flng | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Ford | Truck Tractor | 2 |
| Midsota | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Ram | Straight Truck | 2 |
| Trlr | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
All 111 vehicles inspected under this USDOT, grouped by make and type as recorded at inspection (top 12 groups).
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FD0W5HT3SEC63921 | 2025 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | BET194 NE | 2 | Nov 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4KNBF2820RL161251 | 2024 | Monroe Towmaster Monroe Towmaster | Semi-Trailer | CSF1996 MN | 1 | Nov 9, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD0W5HT5PED88457 | 2023 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | YCG6609 MN | 1 | Nov 9, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 57MAD1427HA001263 | 2017 | Midsota Manufacturing | Semi-Trailer | XVU362 NE | 1 | Oct 30, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3C6UR5HJ7NG130403 | 2022 | Ram 2500 | Straight Truck | YLW953 NE | 1 | Oct 30, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDUF5GT2KEE94277 | 2019 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | FB46422 WI | 1 | Oct 29, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD0W5HT2NED61214 | 2022 | Ford F-550 | Truck Tractor | YCB7129 MN | 1 | Oct 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4KNBF2322LL160097 | 2020 | Monroe Towmaster Monroe Towmaster | Semi-Trailer | XVU360 NE | 1 | Oct 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD0W5HT5PED88023 | 2023 | Ford F-550 | Truck Tractor | ANF974 NE | 2 | Oct 27, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 1DST522E2R1702049 | 2024 | Ditch Witch Vt14 | Semi-Trailer | CSK1026 WI | 1 | Oct 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4KNBF3321RL161255 | 2024 | Monroe Towmaster Monroe Towmaster | Semi-Trailer | MM6837 IA | 1 | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDXF7DC2JDF03349 | 2018 | Ford F-750 | Straight Truck | 4978PZA MN | 1 | Oct 23, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1FD8W3H67NEF29432 | 2022 | Ford F-350 | Straight Truck | YPM111 NE | 4 | Oct 19, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DST522E4K1702849 | 2019 | Ditch Witch Vt14 | Semi-Trailer | MA9085 IA | 1 | Oct 9, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALACXFE3LDLH9014 | 2020 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | PRZ3498 MN | 1 | Oct 9, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5FTCE2724H2005421 | 2017 | Felling Trailers Felling Trailers | Semi-Trailer | CSH1595 MN | 1 | Sep 28, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD8W3HN1PED41984 | 2023 | Ford F-350 | Straight Truck | YCE7617 MN | 1 | Sep 28, 2026 | 1 / 2 |
| 1FD0W5HT2SEC64011 | 2025 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | YCG6639 MN | 1 | Sep 11, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1DST522D9R1702718 | 2024 | Ditch Witch Vt12 | Semi-Trailer | CSK1105 MN | 2 | Sep 11, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 7JEPU2829LG000825 | 2020 | Lucon Lucon | Semi-Trailer | 3426CTU MN | 1 | Sep 3, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDXF7DCXKDF09384 | 2019 | Ford F-750 | Straight Truck | JB15728 WI | 1 | Sep 3, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DST522DXR1702713 | 2024 | Ditch Witch Vt12 | Semi-Trailer | CSK1101 MN | 1 | Aug 31, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1R9TT1517PK487722 | 2023 | R.m. Johnson Company R.M. Johnson Company | Semi-Trailer | XWD 062 NE | 1 | Aug 31, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FT7W2B68NEF05935 | 2022 | Ford F-250 | Straight Truck | AAL973 NE | 2 | Aug 31, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4KNBF2820LL161516 | 2020 | Monroe Towmaster Monroe Towmaster | Semi-Trailer | XWC160 NE | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Showing the 25 most recently inspected of 111. Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Dry VanVIN 3 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Dump TrailerVIN 2 dump trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- FlatbedVIN 2 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- TankerVIN 1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight TruckInspection 59 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Doubles/TriplesInspection 4 full trailers (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Record updated: drivers 541 → 653; power units 415 → 666.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 863500.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Drivers | 541 | 653 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Power units | 415 | 666 |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Mar 15, 2000
- Last MCS-150 update
- Sep 17, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Telcom Construction LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 863500 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Telcom Construction LLC's USDOT number?
USDOT 863500. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Telcom Construction LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (320) 547-1099; fax (320) 558-2329; email katie.bennes@telcomconstruction.com; address 2218 200Th Street East, Clearwater, MN 55320; mailing address 1573 Hwy 55 N W, Buffalo, MN 55313.
Does Telcom Construction LLC have a website?
Yes — telcomconstruction.com.
What is Telcom Construction LLC's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Dec 13, 2010.
How many trucks and drivers does Telcom Construction LLC have?
Power units: 666; drivers: 653, as filed on its MCS-150 (Sep 17, 2026).
What does Telcom Construction LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: metal/sheet/coil, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), utilities, construction.
What equipment does Telcom Construction LLC operate?
On government records: Dry Van (3 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Dump Trailer (2 dump trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Flatbed (2 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Tanker (1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Telcom Construction LLC had?
Inspections: 80; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Telcom Construction LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives October 2028. The latest filing stored here is Sep 17, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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