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NORTHERN ENERGY SERVICES LLC
Tioga, ND
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 12.5% of 16 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2144335 · MC 746038
Conditional
Active 14 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-746038 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Umialik Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
22.2% OOS · 56 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 12.5% of 16 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 56 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC746038
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Umialik Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP 1266483
Umialik Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy CPP 1270555
Lexon Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 1096771
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2144335
MC Number
MC-746038
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 19, 2011
Authority Granted
August 2, 2012
Annual Mileage
240,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6531 Highway 40, Tioga, ND 58852
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John C. Ellsworth
Officer 2
Shelly Schwenn
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersOilfield EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
56
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
22.2% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
67th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
9 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | ND | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND28
AK15
MT2
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 42 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Semi-trailer
9
Flatbed
6
Specialty Trailer
3
Container Chassis
2
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16SPWB8730 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD1XSPWB8729 | 5 | 2 |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1XKDP4TX1PR993188 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPPEX1DR342493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD79XXJD467834 | 3 | — |
| Kli | Semi-trailer | 2K9LB4538FL072011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Raja Trailer | Container Chassis · 38 ft | 2R9CS4335LD144618 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Prestige Trailers Step Deck | Flatbed · 53 ft | 2T9SD5330RG206623 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486L5963106 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X19J255343 | 2 | — |
Show all 41 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X02R965216 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X5YR961333 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX7HR988707 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX1RR384803 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Doepker Industries | Flatbed · 54 ft | 2DEDDFN30L3040764 | 2 | 2 |
| Manac | Semi-trailer | 2M5131580C1128200 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5141613E1136292 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Raja Trailer | Container Chassis · 38 ft | 2R9CS4334LD144559 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Load King | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5LKL53355R1034631 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0626CB701925 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1JJV5232D2DL71334 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Kenworth C5 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKCLREX5WR950792 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X59J255345 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX8EJ965947 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX1SR111625 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1XKDP4TXXSR111625 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPPEX3DR342494 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPCD79X2JD464846 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2C9FS4434BC181223 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2K9KB333WRL072251 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2K9LB4634CL072257 | 1 | — |
| 2026 K-line Trailers Ltd | Flatbed · 59 ft | 2K9LB5597TL072202 | 1 | — |
| 2020 K-line Trailers Ltd | Specialty Trailer · 56 ft | 2K9LF4562LL072046 | 1 | — |
| 2024 K-line Trailers Ltd | Specialty Trailer · 56 ft | 2K9LF5567RL072252 | 1 | — |
| 2022 K-line Trailers Ltd | Specialty Trailer · 56 ft | 2K9LF556XNL072255 | 1 | 1 |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | 2PLG056317BM12787 | 1 | — |
| Raja Trai | Semi-trailer | 2R9CS4334LD144553 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV0LSMC8504 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV5LSMC8501 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 4WWFGB0B33N607258 | 1 | 1 |
| Scona | — | 53UL06044CLD20603 | 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 (56)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | AJB6000581 | TOK AK | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LOAD KING |
5KJJBWD16SPWB8730 5LKL53355R1034631 |
AK KLP778 AK 5575SZ |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 6, 2026 | U289503593 | CONRAD MT | II | 1 | — | RITCHIE BROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PRESTIGE TRAILERS |
5KJJBWD16SPWB8730 2T9SD5330RG206623 |
AK KLP778 AK 5597SZ |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | WC01000760 | WILLISTON ND | I | 10 | 2 | NORTHERN ENERGY SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC |
1XPCD79X2JD464846 2M5131580C1128200 |
AK KGZ680 ND T920695 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | AJB6000517 | TOK AK | III | 2 | 2 | MAXXIMAT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PRESTIGE TRAILERS |
5KJJBWD16SPWB8730 2T9SD5330RG206623 |
AK KLP778 AK 5597SZ |
| 395.1H-HOSAKPD20 | OOSHOS (Alaska Property) - Driving beyond the 20th hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the previous 8 consecutive day period. Da | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.1H-HOSAKPDIT | OOSHOS (Alaska Property) - Driving more than 15 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | FT29009318 | STANLEY ND | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC |
1XKDD40X19J255343 2M5131580C1128200 |
AK JAE849 ND T920695 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | U541701403 | CULBERTSON MT | III | 1 | — | NORTHERN ENERGY SERVICES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH K-LINE TRAILERS LTD |
1XKDP4TX1PR993188 2K9LF5567RL072252 |
AK LFR320 AK 2048SZ |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | MC08002707 | BOWMAN ND | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RAJA TRAI |
1XKDD40X19J255343 2R9CS4334LD144553 |
AK JAE849 AK 5593S7 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | WC01000728 | WATFORD CITY ND | III | — | — | DEVON ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAJA TRAILER |
1XPCD79XXJD467834 2R9CS4335LD144618 |
AK KRH442 AK 2089SZ |
| June 30, 2026 | FT83000627 | WATFORD CITY ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH K-LINE TRAILERS LTD |
1XKDP4EX7HR988707 2K9LB5597TL072202 |
AK KEW864 AK 8292WB |
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | ABM0000892 | FAIRBANKS AK | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV0LSMC8504 1GRAP0626CB701925 |
AK KLG579 AK 5588SZ |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RITCHIE BROS | 1 | September 6, 2026 |
| MAXXIMAT INC | 1 | August 14, 2026 |
| DEVON ENERGY | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| EOG | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| NORTHERN ASSETS LLC | 1 | March 2, 2025 |
| JAN RYAN | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
| PRECISION | 1 | January 4, 2024 |
| TERMINAL 18 SSA | 1 | December 12, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2012 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| August 2, 2012 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 6, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 6, 2011 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
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