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IRON RANGE TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE LLC
DBA: Iron Range Towing
Mountain Iron, MN
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3471850 · MC 1668441
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1668441 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1668441
Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CID 1164732
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3471850
MC Number
MC-1668441
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 18, 2020
Annual Mileage
85,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5205 Highway 25, Mountain Iron, MN 55768-8125
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Joline Nelson
Officer 2
Roger Nelson
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
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
4
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | MN | — | 4 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN4
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML6NH416894 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT6HHHV6784 | 1 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | 1611000247 | SAGINAW MN | III | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT6HHHV6784 |
MN YBP2335 |
| 392.9AA2-OA | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | 1643000170 | SAGINAW MN | I | 6 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6NH416894 |
MN 9327PRA |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 19, 2024 | 1664000131 | SAGINAW MN | I | 6 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6NH416894 |
MN 9327PRA |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.53B-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 | ||||||||
| March 8, 2024 | 0AEZ000338 | HWY 2/ARROWHEAD RD, MN | III | 4 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
S000044241200 |
MN YCB1631 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| December 7, 2023 | 0AGK000197 | HIBBING, MN | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
1FVACXDC66HX01262 |
MN 1197PZA |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | 00XO004160 | HIBBING, MN | I | 6 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6NH416894 |
MN 9327PRA |
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.25A | Improper Lamp Mounting | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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