Knife River Materials Safety Record
DOT# 75545 · Bemidji, MN 56601 · 2187515413
Legal name: Northstar Materials INC
Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Knife River Materials (DOT# 75545) in Bemidji, Minnesota has 45 inspections on record with 83 violations and a 37.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C.
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.
Violation Categories · 83 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.
Inspection History · 45 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | MN | 1 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/05/2025 | MN | 0 | 1 |
| 09/04/2025 | ND | 4 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
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.