What is Northland Crane Service INC's safety grade?

Northland Crane Service INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Northland Crane Service INC have?

Northland Crane Service INC has 13 inspections on record with a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 23.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 38 violations.

Has Northland Crane Service INC been involved in any crashes?

Northland Crane Service INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Northland Crane Service INC have active authority and insurance?

Northland Crane Service INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Northland Crane Service INC Safety Record

DOT# 2839295 · Elk River, MN 55330 · 6123660275

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 08/26/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Northland Crane Service INC (DOT# 2839295) in Elk River, Minnesota has 13 inspections on record with 38 violations and a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

13 Inspections

23.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

20 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 23.1%

Carrier: 23.1% (3 of 13) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 23.1%

Carrier: 23.1% (3 of 13) National: 6.4%

34% OOS rate better than 34% of carriers in Minnesota

35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

Violation Categories · 38 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

38 total violations across 13 inspections

6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 13 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 3 states: MN, SD, WI

Level 1: 3 (23%) Level 2: 3 (23%) Level 3: 7 (54%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
08/26/2025	WI	1	0	0
07/23/2024	MN	3	0	0
02/08/2024	SD	2	1	2
02/08/2024	MN	3	0	0
01/22/2024	WI	2	0	0
12/11/2023	MN	2	0	1
12/06/2023	MN	3	0	0
11/27/2023	MN	3	0	0
11/09/2023	MN	1	0	0
10/10/2023	MN	3	0	0
09/18/2023	MN	1	2	0
05/08/2023	MN	3	0	0
05/03/2023	MN	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC950654

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Imperium Insurance Company	$1,000	05/01/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 20

Drivers 21

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 01/15/2016

MCS-150 Filed 20260203 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 750,000

Address 20015 Iguana St Nw #200, Elk River, MN 55330