Is Great Lake Transportation Safe? DOT 3591451 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Great Lake Transportation had?

Great Lake Transportation has recorded 13 total inspections, with 8 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Great Lake Transportation is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 3591451. The company operates from Saint Paul, MN and maintains an active operating status with 5 power units and 5 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Great Lake Transportation by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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Vehicle OOS

13 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate61.54%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 61.5% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

4 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Great Lake Transportation is a small motor carrier operating in Minnesota. With 13 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 61.5%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 4 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Great Lake Transportation has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 5 power units and employs 5 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 3591451?

USDOT number 3591451 is assigned to Great Lake Transportation, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Saint Paul, MN.

How many inspections has Great Lake Transportation had?

Great Lake Transportation has recorded 13 total inspections with 8 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 61.54%.

Where is Great Lake Transportation located?

Great Lake Transportation is headquartered at 475 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103-1504.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 3591451 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Great Lake Transportation (DOT# 3591451) – FMCSA Carrier Profile