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NORTHLAND FOODS OF MINNESOTA INC
DBA: Northland Foods Inc
Poplar, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 659489 · MC 472711
Conditional
Active 10 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-472711 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Conditional
5.9% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC472711
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA949446080
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
659489
MC Number
MC-472711
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 9, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 1996
Authority Reinstated
May 31, 2016
Annual Mileage
450,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5045 South Pond Drive, Poplar, WI 54864
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Paul
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.9% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th 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
10 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN11
WI7
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
6
Truck
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6JSJZ2137 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629LW167152 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624HW701195 | 3 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML4HL452447 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621MW224297 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623NW404043 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7GSGY3245 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9GSGY3246 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE7LDME9747 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT1BDAY8837 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628DW702585 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4NM026089 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7NM025762 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K2524939 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8JSJZ2138 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 2734003296 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHCYFE7LDME9747 |
WI 59886Z |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 2628006116 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV6JSJZ2137 1GR1A0629LW167152 |
WI 3AKJHLDV6JSJ WI 801653 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | NESBA02792 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY7NM025762 1UYVS2538K2524939 |
WI 16859AW WI 887777 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 2734003250 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT1BDAY8837 |
WI 44829Z |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 2734003185 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 3 | 3 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML4HL452447 |
WI 36636Z |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 1673001067 | ERSKINE MN | I | 2 | — | MINERSDULUTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV9GSGY3246 1GR1A0623NW404043 |
WI 40014X WI 877818 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | 2628005807 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV9GSGY3246 1GR1A0623NW404043 |
WI 40014X MN 04000352 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | 0150000557 | BAUDETTE MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV6JSJZ2137 1GR1A0629LW167152 |
WI 74403X WI 801653 |
| June 17, 2025 | 1676000117 | ERSKINE MN | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV6JSJZ2137 1GR1A0629LW167152 |
WI 74403X WI 801653 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | 1664000563 | CLOQUET MN | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML4HL452447 |
WI 36636Z |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MINERSDULUTH | 1 | March 2, 2026 |
| NORTH DAKOTA MILL | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND FOOD COLD STORAGE | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| MINERS INC. | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
| PRAIRIE LAKE SEED LLC | 1 | July 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 11, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 8, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 11, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 28, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 26, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 20, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 11, 2003 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 8, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 4, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 14, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 25, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 15, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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