Mechanical Systems Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Dundas, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 41 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 41 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 87% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 85% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47% | 90% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state IA accounts for 33% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 100%.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | WI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2024 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| May 8, 2024 | SD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Date |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
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| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.60 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.20 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Code |
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| Description |
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| BASIC |
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| OOS |
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| Jun 8, 2024 | 39347A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 39524D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 39111B1 | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | Driver Fitness | Yes |