IRON HORSE INC
NEW TOWN, ND
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 111 days Apr 12, 2017 → Aug 1, 2017
- Common (Property) gap · 213 days Inactive Apr 18, 2017 → reinstated Nov 17, 2017
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — IRON HORSE INC (USDOT 2209570) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): SETH MICKLESON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 111 days — Apr 12, 2017 → Aug 1, 2017 • Common (Property) gap · 213 days — Inactive Apr 18, 2017 → reinstated Nov 17, 2017 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2209570/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 31, 2019
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC813188ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.18% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
IRON HORSE INC is a motor carrier based in NEW TOWN, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2209570. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 25 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
IRON HORSE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 25 drivers, with 9 years on FMCSA's records, based in New Town, ND. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO., and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 56% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in ND (14 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Freightliner, Troxell tr, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 18, 2017 to Nov 17, 2017 (213 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 12, 2017 to Aug 1, 2017 (111 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jan 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Troxell Tr | 8 | |
| Western Star | 6 | |
| Dragon | 3 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Heil Co., | 2 | |
| Dragon Pr | 1 | |
| Dragon Pro | 1 | |
| Fluidmaste | 1 | |
| Galyean Eq | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 29.33 | 29 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86712643 | Jan 5, 2026 | ND | 3 | CARTWRIGHT ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 86360084 | Nov 18, 2025 | ND | 3 | CARTWRIGHT ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85926739 | Sep 30, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.47A-BCLMBD | Yes |
| 85517632 | Aug 17, 2025 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLEWPB, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84968531 | Jun 15, 2025 | ND | 2 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 84714075 | May 11, 2025 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLTL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83978743 | Feb 26, 2025 | ND | 3 | ARNEGARD ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83784878 | Feb 1, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | No |
| 83670070 | Jan 20, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 83478978 | Dec 25, 2024 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 82926873 | Oct 15, 2024 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 82402122 | Jul 15, 2024 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 82069513 | Jun 23, 2024 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81528233 | Apr 27, 2024 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81180260 | Mar 18, 2024 | ND | 1 | ROSS ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.48A-BIBD, 396.5B-L | No |
| 80884591 | Feb 12, 2024 | ND | 3 | ROSS ND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 80878179 | Feb 10, 2024 | ND | 3 | NEW TOWN ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 80772977 | Jan 29, 2024 | ND | 3 | ALEXANDER ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80698820 | Jan 19, 2024 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80642809 | Jan 11, 2024 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80432208 | Dec 18, 2023 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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27 | 393.43A-TPV, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 78906460 | Jun 12, 2023 | ND | 3 | nd-2-miles-south-of-stanley,-nd |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78706185 | May 18, 2023 | ND | 1 | SOUTH OF STANLEY TURNOUT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.43(a), 393.9(a), 393.55(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001167366 | May 11, 2025 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0001165147 | Feb 26, 2025 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0001161537 | Dec 12, 2024 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001159452 | Oct 26, 2024 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0001130531 | Nov 22, 2022 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001118199 | Jan 14, 2022 | ND | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| ND0001105511 | Mar 15, 2021 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2017 | MC813188-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 25, 2013 | MC813188-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZC1319 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 31, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002590 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 2, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3493593 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 2, 2018 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 111 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 12, 2017 to Aug 1, 2017 | ||||||
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 5349966 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 12, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS026513 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 12, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS019797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 31, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Aug 2, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Nov 17, 2017
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Apr 18, 2017
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Apr 18, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 18, 2017authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 213 days (through Nov 17, 2017)
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Apr 12, 2017insuranceCANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 12, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 111 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 1, 2017)
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 12, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLISTON ND | ND | 8 | 3 |
| ALEXANDER ND | ND | 7 | 0 |
| CARTWRIGHT ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| ROSS ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| ARNEGARD ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| NEW TOWN ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH OF STANLEY TURNOUT | ND | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC813188
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
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7 reportable crashes
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