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NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS INC
Doing business as NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (320) 558-6600, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC327724.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC327724 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP79699A · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 20, 2002 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC327724 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP79699A · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 9, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 35 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
5 of 75 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | ND | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MN | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2026 | IA | 3 | 6 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
75 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 106 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 5 | 44.0% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 22 | 4 | 29.3% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 25.3% | 16.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSRC | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 627180 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC327724 |
| Legal name | NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 42 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 2,395,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 25, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 16, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS INC
What does NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC327724: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS 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 NORTHRIDGE EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 627180. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (320) 558-6600, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC327724, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (320) 558-6600
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS INC Broker |
Clearwater, MN | 2230519 | MC454724 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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