NORTHERN METALS LLC
USDOT 1986385 • DBA: EMR • 12432 ENERGY DRIVE SE, BECKER, MN, 55308
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
4 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.86(b)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT PAUL | ISTH 94 | ...890303 | NORTHERN METALS LLC |
| Mar 4, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RED CEDAR | IH 094 EB | ...890312 | NORTHERN METALS LLC |
| Jun 5, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAUK CENTRE | 12th St S | ...890304 | NORTHERN METALS LLC |
| May 27, 2021 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BISMARCK | — | ...X37781 | NORTHERN METAL RECYCLING |
| Feb 18, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTICELLO | ISTH 94 | ...204784 | NORTHERN METALS LLC |
| Oct 20, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records