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DA RAN INC
Zimmerman, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 310502 · MC 202808
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-202808 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 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
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC202808
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF010190
Great West Casualty Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy SIC15352A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
310502
MC Number
MC-202808
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 7, 1988
Authority Granted
February 24, 1992
Annual Mileage
836,843 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
12280 255th Ave, Zimmerman, MN 55398
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
John Nord
Officer 2
Randy Hanson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service15
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)
9.1% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd 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 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | MN | — | — | Yes | Fog · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN9
ND4
IA3
MT3
WA3
WI3
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
16
Tractor
12
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8KJ250450 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z28XJR062260 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0EJ403790 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXHSJE0604 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Muv-all | Flatbed · 4 ft | 4M9AA0418NS012392 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320981084226 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDR9X11R862137 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3PD875952 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0ND784687 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9ND784686 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X09D774297 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3NS930002 | 2 | — |
| 2008 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J053288L008815 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Wilson Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4WWBGB6B4YN604236 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Wilson Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4WWBGB6B91N605789 | 2 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1L5Y287RRB16200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1L5Z286HR057805 | 1 | — |
| Ravens | Semi-trailer | 1R1F948211K510309 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 49 ft | 1RNF49A217R018755 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 49 ft | 1RNF49A227R019087 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820082021154 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48200V1053037 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820XX2004067 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320881084301 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A1E3812582 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X0LJ413443 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXND763064 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0RD601936 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49XXCD164687 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X9CD164249 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS930001 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7NS930004 | 1 | — |
| Reinke Man | Semi-trailer | 4C6FA4821X1030350 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc Reinke Manufacturing Company Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4C6FA4828Y1010162 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWFGB6BX6N610380 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | 1609000045 | MOORHEAD MN | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPBDP9X0RD601936 1E1L5Y287RRB16200 |
MN PAS6989 MN STA3663 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 399G000128 | IA, IA | II | — | — | NORTH STAR TRUCK SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MUV-ALL |
1XPBD49X3PD875952 4M9AA0418NS012392 |
MN PZA1904 MN 5283STX |
| June 18, 2026 | 1675001261 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | — | — | DA RAN INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS |
1XPBD49XXND763064 1R1F948211K510309 |
MN PAV0834 MN 6398STB |
| June 2, 2026 | 0174001010 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKWD49X8KJ250450 1TTF4820XX2004067 |
MN PZA7986 MN 20088ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 0430000211 | VIVIAN SD | III | — | — | PTCJS PIERRE PIERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REINKE MAN |
1XPWD49X9CD164249 4C6FA4821X1030350 |
MN PZB3677 MN 3427STP |
| May 2, 2026 | TR57007530 | BISMARCK ND | II | — | — | H. R. SPINNER CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X8KJ250450 3H3V532K1NS930001 |
MN PZA7986 ME 453508Z |
| March 19, 2026 | 2174000777 | BOW WA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPBD49X3PD875952 4U3J053288L008815 |
MN PZA1904 MN STF1499 |
| February 27, 2026 | 1663001012 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X8KJ250450 4WWBGB6B91N605789 |
MN PZA7986 MN PTK6650 |
| January 28, 2026 | 2457001332 | STOUGHTON WI | II | 2 | 1 | HELICAL ANCHORS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC |
1XKWD49X8KJ250450 4C6FA4828Y1010162 |
MN PZA7986 MN 3424STP |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 3909007554 | LOWELL IN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X8KJ250450 4WWBGB6B91N605789 |
MN PZA7986 MN PTK6650 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FERCHE MILLWORK | 5 | August 27, 2025 |
| INLINE PACKAGING | 2 | June 10, 2025 |
| NORTH STAR TRUCK SALES | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| PTCJS PIERRE PIERS | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| H. R. SPINNER CORP | 1 | May 2, 2026 |
| HELICAL ANCHORS INC | 1 | January 28, 2026 |
| PIONEER | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| MOLIN CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO. | 1 | September 22, 2025 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | 1 | August 7, 2025 |
| ALLIED STEEL | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| B AND H CANOPY | 1 | March 16, 2025 |
| NAS | 1 | February 11, 2025 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 24, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 24, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 1996 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| May 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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