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NORTHERN EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC
DBA: Northern Express
Bowlus, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 564470 · MC 276288
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-276288 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC276288
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP98829A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP98829A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
564470
MC Number
MC-276288
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 25, 1994
Authority Granted
October 5, 1994
Annual Mileage
243,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5141 80th Ave, Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Gary Larson
Officer 2
Eric Larson
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620GW705047 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627GW703778 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKAGGGG30R488222 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKAGGGG60J434735 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2024 | SAHIW02379 | EB-I-96 @ W GRAND RIVER AVE, MI | II | 2 | — | LONG PRAIRIE PACKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKAGGGG60J434735 1GRAA0627GW703778 |
MN PZB2099 MN 7730STZ |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 25, 2024 | 0051000158 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | RPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKAGGGG30R488222 1GRAA0620GW705047 |
MN PAN9001 MN STA5568 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LONG PRAIRIE PACKING LLC | 1 | November 24, 2024 |
| RPE | 1 | July 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 1995 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| October 5, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2004 | Cargo | On file |
| March 8, 2004 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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