NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC, DOT #1596165 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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1 of your 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Minnesota on March 9.
Your latest, Minnesota on October 26, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 27 trucks and 22 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in WEST FARGO, North Dakota (USDOT #1596165). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 75/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 recent inspection(s) and 12 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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75/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 26, 2026, Minnesota. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 9, 2026, Minnesota. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC953802, motor property common carrier authority, granted on February 25, 2016.
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC: WEST FARGO, North Dakota Trucking Company
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of WEST FARGO, North Dakota with USDOT number 1596165. The company operates 27 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 75/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC has undergone 4 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC carries 12 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 26, 2026. Across 4 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 2 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 75/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 75 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Property;Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 22 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 115,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 24 straight trucks, 1 tractor, 1 trailer. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 14 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Traffic Control Eq. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
How NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 4 recorded inspections, NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC's 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-09 | MN | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-18 | ND | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-15 | ND | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC
What is NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC's FMCSA safety rating?
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC (USDOT #1596165) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 75/100 (Moderate Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC operates 27 power unit(s) and 22 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC based?
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in WEST FARGO, North Dakota, under USDOT number 1596165.
What is NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 4 recent DOT inspection(s) and 12 recorded violation(s) for NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC (USDOT #1596165), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC scores 75/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like NORTHSTAR SAFETY INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile