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NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE SERVICES CORP
Deer River, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1102275 · MC 673812
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-673812 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.3% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC673812
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 3E63467
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 3C63467
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1102275
MC Number
MC-673812
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 2003
Authority Granted
April 1, 2009
Annual Mileage
622,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
105 Main Avenue Nw, Deer River, MN 56636
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Bradley Box
Officer 2
Pat Pleth
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
20th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN17
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 72 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7PR265823 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB322RK007936 | 4 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR25LK005287 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT8CDBF4867 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCY8FHGG3176 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2SJ173328 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF5HR8AEB33284 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LT4RDA38723 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC8PHUG2730 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXLR414106 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X5DM366422 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X9KM280463 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | 0584001175 | PENGILLY MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYCY8FHGG3176 |
MN YBV5247 |
| May 11, 2026 | 0317000932 | FOREST LAKE MN | I | 1 | — | MAGELLAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKWD49X7PR265823 558MTB322RK007936 |
MN YTE5440 MN STA2795 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 0574000878 | GRAND RAPIDS MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDFF6LT4RDA38723 |
MN YCH5716 |
| April 9, 2026 | 0150000739 | NORTHOME MN | I | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8CDBF4867 |
MN YCD5353 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | 0584000885 | FLOODWOOD MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKZD49X2SJ173328 558MTBR25LK005287 |
MN YTE8719 MN 4184STW |
| January 16, 2026 | 0351000844 | AKELEY MN | II | 6 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM7X5DM366422 |
MN YCF1651 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | 1611000922 | SAGINAW MN | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKWD49X7PR265823 558MTB322RK007936 |
MN YTE5440 MN STA2795 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 11, 2025 | 0546000616 | WALKER MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDAF5HR8AEB33284 |
MN YCB3035 |
| April 14, 2025 | 0546000542 | CROSSLAKE MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM7X9KM280463 |
MN YCG2390 |
| February 25, 2025 | 1664000435 | SAGINAW MN | I | 1 | — | CARREIR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKZD49X2SJ173328 558MTBR25LK005287 |
MN YTE8719 MN 4184STW |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MAGELLAN | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| CARREIR | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| CARRERI | 1 | November 4, 2024 |
| MAGELLEN | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| SUPERIOR REFINING COMPANY LLC | 1 | July 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 1, 2009 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2009 | Cargo | On file |
| March 18, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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