Thomas John Toepper
Phone (701) 340-2897Staples, MN
Find this carrier by: USDOT 3308381 · MC 1485733 · 701-340-2897 · 7013402897 · Staples, MN
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- USDOT
- USDOT3308381
- MC
- 1485733
- Registered
- 2019 · 7 yrs
- Location
- Staples, MN
- MCS-150 filed
- May 11, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Thomas John Toepper is an active motor carrier based in Staples, MN, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 3308381 and MC 1485733. Phone: (701) 340-2897. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (May 11, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 3308381 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 8, 2019 (7 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated May 11, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company) took effect Jul 14, 2024, recorded as "TERM/CANCL". Its vehicles were inspected 3 times on record, most recently on Sep 15, 2026, most often in IA.
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
- May 11, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 15, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 15, 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.
Not on file for USDOT 3308381: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Thomas Toepper
- Legal name
- Thomas John Toepper
- Doing business as
- Windigo Transport
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 3308381
- Docket numbers
- MC 1485733 (active)
- Registered
- Jul 8, 2019 (7 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- May 11, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- January 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 Staples, MN
- USDOT registrations in Staples
- 158
- Currently active
- 96 (61%)
- One-truck operations
- 102 (65%)
- With for-hire authority
- 38 (24%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 5
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 2.3.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 3308381
- Docket numbers
- MC 1485733
- Phone
- (701) 340-2897701-340-28977013402897
- addys_daddy@yahoo.com
- Officers
- Thomas Toepper
- Legal name
- Thomas John Toepper
- DBA
- Windigo Transport
- Address
- 505 6Th St SE, Staples, MN 56479-2725
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1RND53A27JR044107, 1XPHDB9X37D681842, 1RNF53A20TR074609
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 3308381 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- 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.
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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 1485733
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Continental Western Insurance Co. | 91X | MCP3314229 | $750,000 | Jun 10, 2024 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA963301267 | Dec 17, 2023 | Jul 14, 2024 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA963301267 | Dec 17, 2023 | Jun 10, 2024 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA963301267 | Nov 11, 2022 | Dec 17, 2023 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 3 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 1 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 9.23 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 2.62 | 1 | 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 | 4 | 1 | 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-SLLEWA1 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | — | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | — | 1 | 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 12, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 15, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 89059490 | MN | Moorhead Mn | Full (Level 1) | 4 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 5 violations
|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 88285491 | IA | Sioux City Ia | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Oct 21, 2025 | 86116048 | ND | Mooreton Nd | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IA · Iowa | 1 | 0 |
| MN · Minnesota | 1 | 0 |
| ND · North Dakota | 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 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 120,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 1 truck · 2 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1RND53A27JR044107 | 2018 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 7730STS MN | 1 | Sep 15, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XPHDB9X37D681842 | 2007 | Peterbilt 386 | Truck Tractor | PZA3113 MN | 3 | Sep 15, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 1RNF53A20TR074609 | 2026 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 2637STZ MN | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). 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
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC1485733) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC1485733) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC1485733).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC1485733) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC1485733).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 3308381.
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.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 8, 2019
- Last MCS-150 update
- May 11, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Thomas John Toepper an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 3308381 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Thomas John Toepper's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 3308381; docket number MC 1485733.
How do I contact Thomas John Toepper?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (701) 340-2897; email addys_daddy@yahoo.com; address 505 6Th St SE, Staples, MN 56479-2725.
What insurance does this record show for Thomas John Toepper?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Thomas John Toepper's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Thomas John Toepper have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (May 11, 2026).
What does Thomas John Toepper haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, grain/feed/hay and 1 more cargo types.
What equipment does Thomas John Toepper operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Thomas John Toepper had?
Inspections: 3; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Thomas John Toepper?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2028. The latest filing stored here is May 11, 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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