Northfield Lines Safety Record

DOT# 4014730 · Eagan, MN 55121 · 6512038888

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/07/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Northfield Lines (DOT# 4014730) in Eagan, Minnesota has 45 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 24.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

45 Inspections
24.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
34 Power Units

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 24.4%
Carrier: 24.4% (11 of 45) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 45) National: 6.4%
33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Minnesota
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

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.

34 total violations across 45 inspections
11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (32%)
Vehicle Maintenance
31
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
1

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 4 states: IA, MN, SD, WI
Level 1: 14 (31%) Level 3: 6 (13%) Level 5: 25 (56%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/07/2026 MN 1 0 0
03/07/2026 MN 1 1 0
02/11/2026 IA 3 0 0
12/14/2025 MN 1 0 0
10/14/2025 MN 5 0 0
10/14/2025 MN 5 0 0
10/14/2025 MN 5 0 0
10/14/2025 MN 5 0 0
08/21/2025 MN 1 0 0
08/21/2025 MN 1 0 0

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 MC1512636
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 Lancer Insurance Company $5,000 04/07/2023

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 34
Drivers 59
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/20/2023
MCS-150 Filed 20250606 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,004,000
Address 1034 Gemini Rd, Eagan, MN 55121