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JOEL FRIES
DBA: TRACKER FREIGHT
500 4TH AVENUE SW, NEW PRAGUE, MN, 56071
CARRIER & BROKER
DBA name changed · Aug 19, 2026
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Due-diligence certificate
12
Power Units
12
Drivers
1
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
37
Inspections
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Public record
7 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Identity & ownership 1
- Aug 19, 2026DBA name changed.
Safety & compliance 5
- Mar 18, 2026Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
- Mar 18, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Feb 6, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jan 26, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jan 13, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameJOEL FRIES
DBA NameTRACKER FREIGHT
DOT Number1072446
MC Number967039
Entity TypeCarrier & Broker
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationNew Prague, Minnesota
Added11/17/2002
MCS-15001/22/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address500 4TH AVENUE SW, NEW PRAGUE, MN, 56071
Mailing Address500 4TH AVENUE SW, NEW PRAGUE, MN, 56071
Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85
Brokers must keep a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund on file with FMCSA. If it lapses, FMCSA revokes the broker’s authority, so an active bond is the key thing a carrier should verify before hauling for a broker.
Bond StatusActive
On File (FMCSA)$75,000
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/29/2026
Required$75,000 (FMCSA min)
Last checked09/09/2026
TypeSurety Bond (BMC-84)
Surety / TrusteeALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY
Filings on record15
Bond history
ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANYsince Jul 6, 2025 · active
GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANYJul 2024 to Jul 2025 · CANCELLED
GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANYJul 2023 to Jul 2024 · CANCELLED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYJul 2022 to Jul 2023 · CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Apr 2021 to Jul 2022 · replaced
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYApr 2018 to Apr 2020 · CANCELLED
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Watch this brokerOperating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC524146
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
DocketMC967039
CommonNot Active
ContractNot Active
BrokerActive
Operating10 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 1.75 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .43 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3.3 · 8 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage205,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
12
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
12
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
HazMatYes
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)1
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS7.1% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review06/21/2016
Insurance
Amount$1,000,000
Type84
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/29/2026
CompanyALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY
Policy #ACC006006057
Last checked09/09/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier & Broker
Fleet12 units
Drivers12
Mileage205,000 mi
Operating10 years
MCS-15001/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)1
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away1
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total23
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total14
Out of Service1
OOS Rate7.1%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 06/21/2016 | Rated: 02/22/2017
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
5 · 1 OOS -
2024
15 · 0 OOS ▼
2025
12 · 1 OOS ▲
2026
4 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
1 crash -
2024
0 crashes ▼
2025
0 crashes =
2026
1 crash ▲
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Mar 2026, 20 inspections, 1 resulted in out-of-service (5% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
1 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (2)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | COURTLAND | MN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Wet | Daylight |
| 10/18/2023 | MINNEAPOLIS | MN | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
18 roadside violations across 20 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
9 violations · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving
4 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
2 violations · 0 OOS
Other (General)
3 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (36)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | MN | Full (Level I) | NEW ULM MN | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/06/2026 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SHAKOPEE MN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/26/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/13/2026 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW SALEM ND | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/10/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | CAMBRIDGE OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/01/2025 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROADUS MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/09/2025 | MO | Full (Level I) | EAGLEVILLE MO | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/21/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/01/2025 | ND | Full (Level I) | FARGO ND | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/27/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2025 | TN | Full (Level I) | MANCHESTER TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/18/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLARKS GROVE MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | RAVENNA OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/04/2024 | MT | Walk-Around (Level II) | FRENCHTOWN MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/30/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/15/2024 | TX | Full (Level I) | IH35 SB 502 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/02/2024 | CO | Driver-Only (Level III) | DUMONT CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/13/2024 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40, | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/22/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | JANESVILLE WI | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ELLENDALE MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/21/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2024 | IA | Full (Level I) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2024 | IA | Full (Level I) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2024 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-380 SB BRANDON | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/27/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/14/2024 | MT | Full (Level I) | BILLINGS MT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/10/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/11/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEW PRAGUE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/01/2023 | MO | Full (Level I) | JOPLIN MO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/17/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | GAYLORD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/30/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | DODGE CENTER | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/31/2023 | OK | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections21
Unsafe Driving
1 viols
HOS Compliance
1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
8 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS026056-01 | $750,000 | 11/27/2013 | 10/18/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPMN0560116451 | $750,000 | 10/18/2017 | 10/18/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN181702 | $750,000 | 10/18/2015 | 07/27/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS026056-02 | $750,000 | 10/18/2014 | 11/21/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS026056-02 | $750,000 | 10/18/2014 | 10/18/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03446-14 | $750,000 | 10/18/2014 | 07/12/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS026056-01 | $750,000 | 10/18/2013 | 12/31/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS026056-01 | $750,000 | 10/18/2013 | 11/27/2013 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049910 | $0 | 10/18/2009 | 08/26/2010 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049910 | $1,000,000 | 10/18/2009 | 08/26/2010 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778050-8007-071 | $0 | 10/18/2007 | 10/18/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778050-8007-071 | $750,000 | 10/18/2007 | 10/18/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480390 | $750,000 | 10/18/2005 | 03/06/2006 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480390 | $0 | 10/18/2005 | 03/06/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049910 | $1,000,000 | 08/26/2010 | 01/18/2012 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049910 | $0 | 08/26/2010 | 01/18/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480390 | $750,000 | 08/18/2006 | 10/18/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480390 | $0 | 08/18/2006 | 10/18/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN181702 | $1,000,000 | 07/27/2016 | 10/18/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN181702 | $1,000,000 | 07/27/2016 | 11/20/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03446-14 | $750,000 | 07/12/2015 | 10/18/2015 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10138450 | $0 | 07/08/2022 | 07/08/2023 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10138450 | $0 | 07/08/2022 | 07/07/2023 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 5700203 | $0 | 07/07/2024 | 07/06/2025 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0605110 | $0 | 07/07/2023 | 07/11/2024 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0605110 | $0 | 07/07/2023 | 07/07/2024 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP201479 | $0 | 05/23/2005 | 10/18/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP201479 | $1,000,000 | 05/23/2005 | 10/18/2005 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10070671 | $0 | 04/18/2018 | 04/08/2019 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10070671 | $0 | 04/18/2018 | 04/08/2018 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10070671 | $0 | 04/08/2018 | 04/08/2020 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10070671 | $0 | 04/08/2018 | 04/07/2020 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10070671 | $0 | 04/08/2018 | 04/18/2018 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 1302489 | $0 | 04/08/2017 | 04/08/2018 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001064817 | $0 | 04/08/2016 | 04/08/2017 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615112224 | $0 | 04/07/2021 | 07/08/2022 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615112224 | $0 | 04/07/2020 | 06/25/2021 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615112224 | $0 | 04/07/2020 | 04/07/2021 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480390 | $0 | 03/06/2006 | 08/18/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480390 | $750,000 | 03/06/2006 | 08/18/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049910 | $1,000,000 | 01/18/2012 | 10/18/2013 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/22/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/19/2012 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/19/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/25/2017 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/23/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/18/2013 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/22/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/15/2014 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/21/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/19/2015 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/21/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/19/2007 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/21/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/19/2005 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/30/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/26/2010 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/24/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/27/2006 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/15/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/17/2015 |
| MC967039 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/14/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/05/2024 |
| MC967039 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/09/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/23/2025 |
| MC524146 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 06/08/2005 | - | - |
| MC967039 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/01/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/09/2021 |
| MC967039 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 05/12/2016 | - | - |
| MC967039 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/12/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/24/2020 |
| MC967039 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/12/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/27/2019 |
| MC524146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/07/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/17/2006 |
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