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NORTH CENTRAL TRANSFER INC
DBA: James Lee Transport
Crosby, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1212366 · MC 769534
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-769534 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 33 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC769534
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-X61419
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1212366
MC Number
MC-769534
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 2004
Authority Granted
January 25, 2012
Annual Mileage
509,187 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1 Third Street Nw, Crosby, MN 56441
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
James Lee
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
30
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
10.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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
5
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | MN | — | 5 | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN19
WI4
IN2
SD2
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
6
Truck
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X77N677317 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4PJ111041 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD22MDMM3116 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PJ111039 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International HV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEJTAL7RL644278 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9KN707049 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620TT804297 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621GB705484 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUTAL5TS514202 | 2 | — |
| 2021 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUTAL4ML439730 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0NN133932 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2NN133933 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3KN279438 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06206T531626 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06234T505194 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUTAL9RS666458 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y7VL403899 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PJ111040 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML5FL123737 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6MN165198 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | 0584001256 | MOUNTAIN IRON MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEJTAL7RL644278 |
MN YCE1435 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | 446S000239 | DAVENPORT IA | III | 2 | — | METRO SCRAP METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR9KN707049 3H3V532K4PJ111041 |
MN PZB2310 MN 7463STZ |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 0351000990 | ST. CLOUD MN | I | — | — | CEDAR BOX CO | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUTAL5TS514202 |
MN YCJ6156 |
| August 7, 2026 | 0467000511 | DEER RIVER MN | III | — | — | US AUTO FORCE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEJTAL7RL644278 |
MN YCE1435 |
| June 2, 2026 | 0025000854 | EDEN PRAIRIE MN | III | 1 | — | MULTIPLE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUTAL5TS514202 |
MN YCJ6156 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 0531000932 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | MULTIPLE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML5FL123737 |
MN YCD0466 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 26, 2026 | 2764004405 | SOUTH RANGE WI | II | 2 | — | BOISE PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR9KN707049 3H3V532K4PJ111041 |
MN PZB2310 MN 7463STZ |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | 0546000930 | BAXTER MN | I | 6 | 1 | US AUTOFORCE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUTAL4ML439730 |
MN YCB5193 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FIS | Fuel - Improper securement of fuel tank. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 1670000782 | CLOQUET MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR0NN133932 3H3V532K4PJ111041 |
MN PAU6606 MN 7463STZ |
| December 4, 2025 | 0174000773 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWD22MDMM3116 |
MN YBZ3801 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| US AUTO FORCE | 4 | August 7, 2026 |
| METRO SCRAP METALS | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
| CEDAR BOX CO | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| BOISE PAPER | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| CELLOX LLC | 1 | October 6, 2025 |
| CARPET DIRECT | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| NCT | 1 | May 5, 2025 |
| KALMBACH FEEDS | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| LALLEMAND PLANT CARE | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
| PALLET MINNESOTA | 1 | December 5, 2024 |
| AGROPUR | 1 | September 10, 2024 |
| SECOND HARVEST | 1 | September 9, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 8, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 3, 2012 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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