HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/204050-northland-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC158635
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 522-2750, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC158635.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC158635 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP05188J · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Nov 23, 1993 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC158635 | — | Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Policy NAZ 4021 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 5 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 14 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | NE | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 9, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | IA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2025 | IA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | CO | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 28, 2025 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 22, 2025 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 14, 2025 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,407 vehicle and 49,320 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 22 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | 53.3% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 20.0% | 13.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 20.0% | 20.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817AHMSP | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Stop lamp violations Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39325F | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 204050 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC158635 |
| Legal name | NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 2,040,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 21, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicalsCommodities Dry Bulk
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC158635: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC158635: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC
Is NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC158635: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 204050. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 522-2750, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC158635, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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