Carrier profile · USDOT 75545 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Northstar Materials Inc

DBA Knife River Materials · Bemidji, MN · Interstate carrier · Since 1974
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+4 more
110
Power units
107
Drivers
26
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1.7M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
84
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 42.9% 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 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
42.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 6 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 26 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
26
Driver inspections
26
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
110
Power units
107
Trucks
52
Tractors owned
104
Trailers owned
107
Drivers
107
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPassengersCommodities Dry BulkConstructionAggragate
Annual mileage
1,715,094 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
75545
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Northstar Materials Inc
DBA
Knife River Materials
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 27, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
107 (107)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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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 Northstar Materials Inc's USDOT number?

Northstar Materials Inc's USDOT number is 75545.

Is Northstar Materials Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Northstar Materials Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 26 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle and 3.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Northstar Materials Inc's fleet?

110 power units and 107 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 27, 2026.

Where is Northstar Materials Inc located?

Northstar Materials Inc is located at 4101 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN, 56601. Phone: (218) 751-5413.

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