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LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
CarrierIntel Score: 77/100. 11 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 1066540ActiveIntrastate HazmatPERHAM, MN
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-12-15 · 750,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
51 units · 7 trailers · 48 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
750,000 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
459 3RD AVE SE
PERHAM, MN 56573
PERHAM, MN 56573
Mailing
PO BOX 247
PERHAM, MN 56573
PERHAM, MN 56573
CONTACT
Phone
2183466240
Email
lukef@lakesareacoop.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
LUKE FLINK
Title
SAFETY DIRECTOR
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Tanker / Bulk Liquids
Cargo types
6
Liquids / GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesFarm SuppliesOther: RAW MILK
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
288 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
2.2%
1 / 46 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
77
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
4 crashes · 0 fatal · 2 with injuries · 3 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
98% — 45 clean of 46 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
2.2% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 1 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-12-15
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Low OOS rate 4% (last 24 mo)
No crashes in the last 24 months
98% clean inspections
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