What is True North Equipment Co's safety grade?

True North Equipment Co 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 True North Equipment Co have?

True North Equipment Co has 12 inspections on record with a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 8.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 19 violations.

Has True North Equipment Co been involved in any crashes?

True North Equipment Co has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does True North Equipment Co have active authority and insurance?

True North Equipment Co has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

True North Equipment Co Safety Record

DOT# 348521 · Grand Forks, ND 58201-3735 · 7017574760

Good safety record — scored 24/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 11/05/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 24/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, True North Equipment Co (DOT# 348521) in Grand Forks, North Dakota has 12 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

12 Inspections

16.7% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

22 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 16.7%

Carrier: 16.7% (2 of 12) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 8.3%

Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 6.4%

54% OOS rate better than 54% of carriers in North Dakota

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in North Dakota

Violation Categories · 19 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.

19 total violations across 12 inspections

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

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 12 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 2 states: MN, ND

Level 1: 3 (25%) Level 2: 2 (17%) Level 3: 7 (58%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
11/05/2025	ND	3	0	0
10/31/2025	MN	2	0	0
08/19/2025	MN	1	0	0
06/23/2025	MN	1	1	0
04/29/2025	ND	3	0	0
11/12/2024	ND	3	0	0
08/20/2024	MN	3	0	0
03/07/2024	MN	3	0	0
09/25/2023	MN	2	1	1
06/22/2023	MN	3	0	0
06/01/2023	MN	3	0	0
05/09/2023	MN	1	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 MC338380

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Federated Mutual Insurance Co.	$1,000	01/01/2012

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 22

Drivers 23

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/29/1989

MCS-150 Filed 20260203 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 224,506

Address 4325 18th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201-3735