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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Wright Sound & Lighting
DOT 1769470 · Buffalo, MN
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Wright Sound & Lighting (DOT 1769470) is a Minnesota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Buffalo, MN. As of June 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record; 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 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
John E Sawatzke
Operating as: Wright Sound & Lighting
DOT Number1769470
MC Number—
Street3661 GABLER AVE NE
City / StateBuffalo, MN 55313
Phone6124183331
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed01/03/2024
Company officerJohn Sawatzke
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
18 yr 1 mo
Since 2008
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/17/2024MNI00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
3661 GABLER AVE NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2008
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 John E Sawatzke authorized to operate?

John E Sawatzke'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 John E Sawatzke's safety record?

John E Sawatzke has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John E Sawatzke operate?

John E Sawatzke operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John E Sawatzke insured?

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

Has John E Sawatzke had any risk indicators?

John E Sawatzke has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for John E Sawatzke?

John E Sawatzke's DOT number is 1769470. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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