T J Potter Trucking Inc
USDOT 303391 · MC-204143 · Becker, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
T J Potter Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Becker, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 136 power units and 136 drivers, which ranks it #69 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 184 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 10.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
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| Legal name | T J Potter Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 303391 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-204143 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 13000 Sherburne Ave, Becker, MN 55308 |
| Phone | (763) 262-5850 |
| First registered | Oct 19, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 303391.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 71 | 65 | 0 |
| Trailers | 538 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,141,753 miles reported for 2025 – about 52,513 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 130 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | T J Potter Trucking Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 38% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 129% higher than average |
| Inspections | 184 | 184 with a driver check, 84 with a vehicle check, 101 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 17, 1994) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of T J Potter Trucking Inc?
T J Potter Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 303391 and operating authority MC-204143.
How many trucks does T J Potter Trucking Inc have?
It reports 136 power units (136 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 538 trailers, with 136 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 13, 2026).
Where is T J Potter Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Becker, Minnesota 55308.
What is the out-of-service rate of T J Potter Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.