UPPER LAKES FOODS INC
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Power Units
80
Drivers
90
Trailers
74
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Apr 13, 2026
Out of Service
No
About UPPER LAKES FOODS INC
Upper Lakes Foods Inc. is the largest independent, family-owned foodservice distributor in Minnesota and Wisconsin, headquartered in Cloquet. The company specializes in the distribution of over 14,000 food products and provides expert operational support, including menu planning and culinary consulting, to foodservice operators across the Midwest. Utilizing a private fleet of multi-temperature-controlled vehicles, they ensure high-quality delivery and personalized service to its partners.
Risk Signals — UPPER LAKES FOODS INC
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Authority for sale
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Equipment for sale
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Financial risk
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Related Companies1 found
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Service RegionsActive in 28 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History9 in 90 days
Most recent
May 19, 2026 · MN
Clean rate (90d)
44%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
9
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%
1 of 9
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 9
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
1
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
39
All time
Fatalities
1
Injuries
8
Tow-Away
36
Operating Authority
Common Authority
No Authority
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(17.8 years)
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
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Contact Information
Physical Address
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category9 total
Most common category
General Safety · 11% of violations
across 4 categories
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Fleet Analytics84 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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