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Carrier profile · USDOT 35328 · MC791356 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Northern Improvement Company

Fargo, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (701) 955-0962
394
Power units
345
Drivers
20
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
2.8M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
64
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Liability insurance below required minimum: $750,000 on file vs $1,000,000 required. Vehicle OOS well above average: 37.5% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance0/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
37.5%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 20 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal2 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.35 per 1M mi
Total inspections
20
Driver inspections
20
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC791356
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 27, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
394
Power units
379
Trucks
60
Tractors owned
334
Trailers owned
345
Drivers
146
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkConstructionWater Well
Annual mileage
2,849,023 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
35328
MC / docket
MC-791356
Legal name
Northern Improvement Company
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jun 4, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
345 (146)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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 Northern Improvement Company's USDOT number?

Northern Improvement Company's USDOT number is 35328 and its docket number is MC791356.

Is Northern Improvement Company authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Northern Improvement Company's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 20 roadside inspections, a 37.5% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Northern Improvement Company's fleet?

394 power units and 345 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 4, 2026.

What insurance does Northern Improvement Company carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company.

Where is Northern Improvement Company located?

Northern Improvement Company is located at 4000 12TH Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 955-0962.

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