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Carrier profile · USDOT 1212366 · MC769534 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

North Central Transfer Inc

DBA James Lee Transport · Crosby, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 772-0272
14
Power units
15
Drivers
23
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
509K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 30.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
30.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 23 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.98 per 1M mi
Total inspections
23
Driver inspections
23
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
5
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC769534
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 26, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
14
Power units
14
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
12
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
509,187 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1212366
MC / docket
MC-769534
Legal name
North Central Transfer Inc
DBA
James Lee Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 18, 2004
Last MCS-150
Jan 29, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
15 (11)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is North Central Transfer Inc's USDOT number?

North Central Transfer Inc's USDOT number is 1212366 and its docket number is MC769534.

Is North Central Transfer Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is North Central Transfer Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 23 roadside inspections, a 30.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is North Central Transfer Inc's fleet?

14 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 29, 2026.

What insurance does North Central Transfer Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is North Central Transfer Inc located?

North Central Transfer Inc is located at 1 Third Street NW, Crosby, MN, 56441. Phone: (218) 772-0272.

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