--- title: "UPPER LAKES FOODS INC | DOT 243005 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/mn/243005/upper-lakes-foods-inc description: "UPPER LAKES FOODS INC is a interstate carrier based in CLOQUET, MN. Fleet size: 80 power units, 90 drivers. DOT# 243005, MC# 654584." lang: en --- Active Interstate # UPPER LAKES FOODS INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 243005 MC # 654584 Location CLOQUET, MN Phone 2188791265 Power Units 80 Drivers 90 Trailers 76 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Apr 13, 2026 ## Risk Signals — UPPER LAKES FOODS INC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 2 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 8 Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5% 1 of 8 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 8 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 1 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 14, 2026 · WI Clean rate (90d) 46% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 40 All time Fatalities 1 Injuries 8 Tow-Away 37 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with UPPER LAKES FOODS INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with UPPER LAKES FOODS INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## 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. ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 28 states Top states: MN WI AR OK MO Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority No Authority Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(18.1 years) Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 2188791265 Physical Address 801 INDUSTRY AVE CLOQUET, MN 55720 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Produce Passengers Meat Chemicals Cold Food Beverages Paper Products ### Violations by Category 20 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 50% of violations across 3 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 89 trucks Top manufacturers KENWORTH FREIGHTLINER VOLVO Sample units 3AKJHHDR0TSWXXXXX 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 126 1XKYD49X7NJ1XXXXX 2022 KENWORTH T680 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "UPPER LAKES FOODS INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/mn/243005/upper-lakes-foods-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "MN" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "WI" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "AR" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "OK" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "MO" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "801 INDUSTRY AVE", "addressLocality": "CLOQUET", "addressRegion": "MN", "postalCode": "55720", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "2188791265", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "243005" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "654584" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 90 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "UPPER LAKES FOODS INC's USDOT number is 243005. 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