WILLOW EXPRESS LTD
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 10.75% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 38
Trailers: 105 (105 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1162 EAST MAIN STREET, MELROSE, MN, 56352
Phone Number
(320) 256-7490
Mailing Address
1162 EAST MAIN STREET, MELROSE, MN, 56352
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(320) 256-7697
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-02 | BIPD/Primary | CLP95564A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2000-09-25 | CARGO | CLP95564A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2009-10-02 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.75%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
93 inspections · 10 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
19 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (93 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | HP98000102 | 3 | SD | 2 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5280002619 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 2645003147 | 3 | WI | 2 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X... |
| May 19, 2026 | U712601318 | 2 | MT | 1 | 1 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| May 13, 2026 | TR66004729 | 1 | ND | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | I037H80835 | 1 | TN | 1 | 1 | PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 000P12J09N | 2 | IA | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 2830000900 | 2 | WI | 2 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NV9EH... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1928004227 | 2 | AL | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | HP01870322 | 2 | KS | 0 | 0 | VOLV 4V4NC9EH... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1667000767 | 3 | MN | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | L716000678 | 3 | KY | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKWD49X... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 5002550078 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXDP9X... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | TR57007435 | 3 | ND | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | U716901410 | 1 | MT | 1 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | MC58400540 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1665001275 | 1 | MN | 1 | 1 | PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 2624004365 | 1 | WI | 2 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 1618000780 | 3 | MN | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CK... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 4127700091 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | VOLV 4V4NC9EH... |
Jul 6, 2026
HP98000102
Jul 6, 2026
5280002619
Jun 5, 2026
2645003147
May 19, 2026
U712601318
May 13, 2026
TR66004729
Apr 28, 2026
I037H80835
Apr 17, 2026
000P12J09N
Mar 27, 2026
2830000900
Mar 21, 2026
1928004227
Mar 5, 2026
HP01870322
Mar 3, 2026
1667000767
Feb 28, 2026
L716000678
Feb 17, 2026
5002550078
Feb 11, 2026
TR57007435
Jan 23, 2026
U716901410
Jan 20, 2026
MC58400540
Jan 15, 2026
1665001275
Jan 7, 2026
2624004365
Jan 2, 2026
1618000780
Dec 21, 2025
4127700091
Oct 16, 2025
1644001083
Sep 9, 2025
W109004983
Sep 4, 2025
T557001794
Aug 14, 2025
5470003189
Aug 7, 2025
000P13X60W
Jun 19, 2025
0586000496
May 2, 2025
000P15NDQD
Apr 20, 2025
25TY001370
Apr 8, 2025
1618000457
Mar 30, 2025
4039450344
Mar 24, 2025
TR88007229
Mar 14, 2025
5470002611
Feb 27, 2025
2466009303
Feb 21, 2025
1618000410
Feb 20, 2025
0548000541
Feb 17, 2025
2457001073
Feb 13, 2025
2653005967
Feb 11, 2025
0051000399
Feb 7, 2025
5370002620
Jan 31, 2025
2406001418
Jan 12, 2025
U262200827
Dec 15, 2024
25TY001223
Nov 21, 2024
T025001513
Nov 12, 2024
U748400754
Nov 6, 2024
5290002182
Oct 30, 2024
TR58000838
Oct 16, 2024
HP25000244
Oct 10, 2024
0699000031
Sep 25, 2024
9108000636
Sep 24, 2024
6818001572
Total Inspections
93
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
93
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (32 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | MN0261820194 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2023 | WI0000119937 | WI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2023 | MN0230800071 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2022 | MN0222060135 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2021 | ILX002280546 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2020 | TX5PF8HQE1CQ | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2020 | MN0200660024 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 4, 2019 | MN0191240037 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 9, 2019 | MO0000077263 | MO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2019 | MN0190080035 | MN | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2018 | ILX001272342 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2018 | MN0182120261 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2018 | WI0000105238 | WI | Fatal | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Mar 28, 2018 | MN0180870161 | MN | Injury | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2017 | WI0000102073 | WI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Jul 1, 2026
MN • MN0261820194
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 19, 2023
WI • WI0000119937
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 21, 2023
MN • MN0230800071
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 25, 2022
MN • MN0222060135
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 22, 2021
IL • ILX002280546
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 24, 2020
TX • TX5PF8HQE1CQ
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 6, 2020
MN • MN0200660024
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 4, 2019
MN • MN0191240037
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 9, 2019
MO • MO0000077263
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 8, 2019
MN • MN0190080035
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Aug 29, 2018
IL • ILX001272342
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 31, 2018
MN • MN0182120261
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 26, 2018
WI • WI0000105238
Fatal
1
Injury
8
Tow
Yes
Mar 28, 2018
MN • MN0180870161
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
Yes
Aug 15, 2017
WI • WI0000102073
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 14, 2016
ND • ND0000338080
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 9, 2015
IL • ILX000358449
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 24, 2012
MN • MN0122560242
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 23, 2012
WI • WI0000065736
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 14, 2012
MN • MN0120170201
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 17, 2011
WI • WI0000063842
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 12, 2011
MN • MN0110460332
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Dec 20, 2010
MN • MN0103570146
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 22, 2010
ND • ND0000197292
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Aug 8, 2009
MN • MN0092390115
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
25
Total Crashes
32
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
44
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | Warning |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 7 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
WarningHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 93 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 38 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 23 | 15 | 0 | 38 |
| Trailers | 105 | 17 | 0 | 105 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
38
23 owned
Trailers
105
105 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
38
Driver Inspections
19
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
38
Power Units
38
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
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