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GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO
Mount Morris, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 424634 · MC 224845
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-224845 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cherokee Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.6% OOS · 76 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 76 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC224845
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Cherokee Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA260126
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA250119
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
424634
MC Number
MC-224845
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 1990
Authority Granted
October 19, 1992
Annual Mileage
1,533,595 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4300 W Mount Morris Rd, Mount Morris, MI 48458-9379
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Niec
Officer 2
Brandon Niec
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
76
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
43
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance105
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.6% of 43 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th 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
20 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 46 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 46 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 46 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 46 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI30
IN6
OH6
WV3
AZ2
IL2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~33
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
27
Tractor
23
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
2
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8CL696562 | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSZB3XLA10877 | 5 | — |
| 2000 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48200Y2007044 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK27LY78757 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK58LAB3197 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8CSBH9429 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB9YDF00048 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5HL960201 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1XR824377 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 51 ft | 13N2512C6E1565339 | 3 | — |
Show all 58 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK36LW71891 | 3 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEB1WL744483 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXKL113472 | 3 | — |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER2XC027758 | 3 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTP30Z221G057116 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL113466 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6KL113467 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GP425802 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T2000 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTDB9X33J384145 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X21R873213 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2VJ732629 | 2 | — |
| 2000 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAMR1YC077959 | 2 | — |
| 2000 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAMRXYC077958 | 2 | — |
| 1999 International 9900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFTASR2XC024118 | 2 | 1 |
| Dynaweld T | Semi-trailer | 4U181AHX3W1X36665 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322LM010711 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325KM904765 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328KM904761 | 2 | — |
| Doon | Semi-trailer | 1D9BG482581609170 | 1 | — |
| Doonan Tra | — | 1D9BG5325A1609186 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner FLD132 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCGX3DL01173 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06284T510553 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL960199 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL113464 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL960200 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6NL352036 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8KL113468 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9HL960198 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXKL113469 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKALB9X83J394917 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8YJ855002 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1WN464267 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4LN295051 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4PN330239 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X97D697479 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB003GDGX5925 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1LR428019 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6GT029065 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VG7DECH3XN766407 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320LM001618 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323FM504984 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324LM010712 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326KM904760 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327FM504986 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329LM000015 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XKM904759 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XLM001559 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | IFUJCRCK05PU89522 | 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 (76)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | SPA3031673 | IRVING NY | II | 1 | — | TAYLOR ENTRANCE SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X1XR824377 1UYVS2539GP425802 |
MI RC27211 MI F007331 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | 5000470084 | I-355, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL |
2HSFTASR2XC024118 2HSFTASR2XC024118 |
MI RC46313 MI RC46313 |
| September 23, 2026 | PSC1371635 | MINERALWELLS WV | II | 1 | — | TAYLOR ENTRANCE SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJAPCGX3DL01173 3H3V532C1LR428019 |
MI RC59313 MI E923340 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | DEJOS03015 | MI, MI | II | 1 | 1 | VESCO OIL CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKWD49X1XR824377 1JJV532D5HL960201 |
MI RC27211 MI F278451 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | WARRJ03161 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | GRAPHIC PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKTDB9X33J384145 5V8VC5328KM904761 |
MI RB92969 ME 5463069 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 3272002143 | ELYRIA OH | III | — | — | BRIDGE & SUPPLY COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUYSSZB3XLA10877 13N2512C6E1565339 |
MI RC30512 ME 2436206 |
| June 8, 2026 | 1410000790 | STONECREST GA | III | 1 | — | TAYLOR ENTRANCE SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR8CSBH9429 3H3V532C6GT029065 |
MI RC30519 MI D373395 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | WARRJ03069 | MI, MI | II | 1 | 1 | SC JOHNSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLDR8CSBH9429 1JJV532D6KL113467 |
MI RC30519 ME 2569440 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | HOULD05171 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUYSSZB3XLA10877 13N2512C6E1565339 |
MI RC30512 ME 2436206 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | UNDET00534 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | DI ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4VG7DECH3XN766407 1JJV532D4KL113466 |
MI RB63892 ME 2569439 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR ENTRANCE SYSTEMS | 17 | October 7, 2026 |
| EQUIPMENT ASSETS INC | 5 | May 28, 2025 |
| SC JOHNSON | 3 | May 20, 2026 |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING | 2 | August 7, 2026 |
| FIRE ROVER | 2 | April 28, 2026 |
| AQUA SHIELD | 2 | March 24, 2025 |
| TAYLOR ENTRANCE | 2 | April 16, 2024 |
| VESCO OIL CORPORATION | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| BRIDGE & SUPPLY COMPANY | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| DI ENTERPRISES | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| DURR SYSTEMS INC | 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| AXIUM | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| February 8, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 15, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 19, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Cherokee Insurance Company |
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