NORSEMEN SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC
USDOT 1080048 • 402 N 2ND AVE W SUITE C, LAKE MILLS, IA, 50450
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-447457 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 15, 2012 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TPN-000266-B | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TPN-000266-A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2010 | Apr 27, 2011 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TPN-000266-A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TPN-000266 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TPN-000266 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2441087C | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2441087C | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 2414464 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2002 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2414464 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2002 | Jul 1, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000266-B | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000266-A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000266-A | CARGO | Apr 27, 2011 | Apr 27, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000266 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000266 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2441087C | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2441087C | CARGO | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 2414464 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 2414464 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC447457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2012 |
| MC447457 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 27, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 70 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 70 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (70 inspections)
Showing 50 of 70
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORRECTIONVILLE | IA 31 N | ...529727 | NORSEMEN SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC |
| Aug 22, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAREMONT | USTH 14 | ...LL9559 | NORSEMEN SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IINTERSTATE 80 WEST 134 MILE M | ...761746 | NORSEMEN SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC |
| Nov 30, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2015 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2014 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2012 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2011 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2011 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2011 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2009 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2009 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2008 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events