Spartan Utilities Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Watkins, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 6 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 6 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
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| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 99% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 93% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 99% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 94% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
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 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state MN accounts for 67% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 33%.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 3 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | ND | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 3 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
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| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 8.70 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.20 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 10.40 | Alert |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Date |
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| Code |
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| Description |
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| BASIC |
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| OOS |
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| Sep 9, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 3928D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 39311A1LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 39311A1LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 39311A1LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 39343DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |