Portable Storage of MN LLC
USDOT 978545 · MC-451529 · New Brighton, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Portable Storage of MN LLC (dba Big Blue Boxes) is a company based in New Brighton, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 113 power units and 104 drivers, which ranks it #82 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 106 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 52.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 8.0 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, household goods, intermodal containers.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Portable Storage of MN LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Big Blue Boxes |
| USDOT number | 978545 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-451529 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 565 1St St Sw, New Brighton, MN 55112 |
| Phone | (612) 920-3540 |
| First registered | Sep 19, 2001 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 978545.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 13 | 93 | 0 |
| Trailers | 103 | 60 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 4,825,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 42,699 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 45% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 104 CDL drivers; 104 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Portable Storage of MN LLC | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 52.5% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 179% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 78% higher than average |
| Inspections | 106 | 106 with a driver check, 59 with a vehicle check, 124 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 3, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Portable Storage of MN LLC?
Portable Storage of MN LLC is registered with USDOT number 978545 and operating authority MC-451529.
How many trucks does Portable Storage of MN LLC have?
It reports 113 power units (106 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 163 trailers, with 104 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Portable Storage of MN LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in New Brighton, Minnesota 55112.
What is the out-of-service rate of Portable Storage of MN LLC?
Over 24 months, 52.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.