Northridge Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 627180 · Clearwater, MN 55320 · 3205586600

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/04/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Northridge Express INC (DOT# 627180) in Clearwater, Minnesota has 78 inspections on record with 103 violations and a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

78 Inspections
7.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
25 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 7.7%
Carrier: 7.7% (6 of 78) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.4%
Carrier: 6.4% (5 of 78) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Minnesota
23% crash rate better than 23% 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.

103 total violations across 78 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
32
Unsafe Driving
36
Hours of Service
32
Driver Fitness
1
Other
2

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 25 states
Level 1: 24 (31%) Level 2: 7 (9%) Level 3: 47 (60%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/04/2026 AL 1 0 0
03/01/2026 WA 1 0 0
01/14/2026 FL 3 0 0
01/12/2026 PA 3 0 0
01/03/2026 IN 3 0 1
12/24/2025 OH 1 0 0
12/15/2025 WI 3 0 0
12/07/2025 IL 3 0 0
12/07/2025 TN 1 0 0
11/26/2025 TN 1 0 1
2 injury crashes
17-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
17-JUN-25 FL 0 1 0
07-DEC-25 IL 0 1 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 MC327724
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $750 03/09/2020
CARGO Great West Casualty Co. N/A 06/20/2002

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 25
Drivers 25
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/16/1996
MCS-150 Filed 20250312 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 748,000
Address 750 Heaton Blvd Ste 201, Clearwater, MN 55320