NITE FLITE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1427374 • 16610 15TH ST SOUTH, LAKELAND, MN, 55043
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-276543 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 11, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN335605 | ON FILE | Jun 2, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP200126 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 25, 2001 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN270107 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2019 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0018639 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2015 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0018639 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2015 | Oct 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0013426 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2014 | Jul 6, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000986 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2010 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3041973 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3041973 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN511725 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2007 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN511725 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2007 | Nov 2, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN480318 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2005 | Aug 15, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN480318 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 10, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT768369-8003-031 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Feb 8, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7683697001-011 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2001 | May 31, 2003 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP200126 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2001 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP200126 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 25, 2001 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTT202941 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTT202941 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 29, 2000 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL474043 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 1994 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL474043 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 1994 | Jan 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN335605 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN270107 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0018639 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2019 | Oct 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0018639 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0013426 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2015 | Jul 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000986 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3041973 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3041973 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN511725 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN511725 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480318 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2007 | Aug 15, 2007 |
| TRANSFER | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN480318 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2005 | Nov 10, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT768369-8003-031 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2005 | Feb 8, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7683697001-011 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP200126 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2001 | Jan 25, 2001 |
| NAMECHG | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP200126 | CARGO | Jan 25, 2001 | Jan 25, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP200126 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTT202941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2000 | Jan 29, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTT202941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL474043 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 1997 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL474043 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-276543 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-276543 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC276543 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2024 |
| MC276543 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 |
| MC276543 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC276543 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2019 |
| MC276543 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2015 |
| MC276543 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2009 |
| MC276543 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 7, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC276543 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 4, 2005 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Nov 10, 2005 |
| MC276543 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 9, 2003 | REVOKED | Feb 14, 2005 |
| MC276543 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 1994 | REVOKED | Aug 13, 2003 |
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
5 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 87069096 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 86464625 | DESERT HILLS IF | CA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.45A-BHTIJ, 393.209D-STPAL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 85964739 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83391686 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 82805299 | I-80/35 EB | IA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2023 | 79976229 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 13, 2023 | 78622305 | RAPID CITY DMV | SD | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 9, 2023 | 78609703 | WORTHINGTON | MN | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRIDLEY | WB I694 AND UNIVERSITY AVE | ...253796 | NITE FLITE EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 2, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTHBROOK | WAUKEGAN RD | ...342374 | NITE FLITE EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 29, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2007 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events