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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Brian Elness Livestock
DOT 305298 · Lakefield, MN
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Brian Elness Livestock (DOT 305298) is a Minnesota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Lakefield, MN. As of June 10, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Brian Elness
Operating as: Brian Elness Livestock
DOT Number305298
MC Number—
Street80562 STATE HWY 86
City / StateLakefield, MN 56150
Phone5076626193
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age38 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed08/06/2025
Company officerBrian Elness
Power units2
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
38 yr 7 mo
Since 1987
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—WI00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
80562 STATE HWY 86, Lakefield, MN, 56150 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 1987
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brian Elness authorized to operate?

Brian Elness's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Brian Elness's safety record?

Brian Elness does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Brian Elness operate?

Brian Elness operates 2 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Brian Elness insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Brian Elness had any risk indicators?

Brian Elness has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Brian Elness?

Brian Elness's DOT number is 305298. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Brian Elness Livestock Safety Record, DOT 305298. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/305298
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"Brian Elness Livestock Safety Record, DOT 305298." Truck Graph, Jun 11, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/305298
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