TRUE NORTH TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2285077 • 220 SUNSET WAY, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308
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-780523 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 21, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 29T100017 | ON FILE | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000524-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP93971A | REPLACED | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP93971A | CANCELLED | May 1, 2012 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP93971A | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100017 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000524-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP93971A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP93971A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP93971A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC780523 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2022 |
| MC780523 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 24, 2012 | — | 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 • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (48 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HEBRON | I 0275 | ...278142 | TRUE NORTH TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEER CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...288213 | TRUE NORTH TRANSPORT INC, |
| Nov 4, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTED | MNTH 7 AND COUNTY RD 9 | ...892143 | TRUE NORTH TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAINT CLOUD | MNTH 15 | ...892144 | TRUE NORTH TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 10, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records