River Country Cooperative
USDOT 227264 · MC-1003171 · Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
River Country Cooperative is a corporation based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 96 power units and 60 drivers, which ranks it #109 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 11 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 9.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | River Country Cooperative |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 227264 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1003171 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9072 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 |
| Phone | (651) 451-1151 |
| First registered | Jan 17, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 227264.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.62 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 44 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 60 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | River Country Cooperative | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.1% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 173% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 56% lower than average |
| Inspections | 11 | 11 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 10 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 9, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Minnesota carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of River Country Cooperative?
River Country Cooperative is registered with USDOT number 227264 and operating authority MC-1003171.
How many trucks does River Country Cooperative have?
It reports 96 power units (10 tractors, 48 straight trucks) and 19 trailers, with 60 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 2, 2025).
Where is River Country Cooperative located?
Its registered physical address is in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076.
What is the out-of-service rate of River Country Cooperative?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 9.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.