MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 309261 โข 6128 ELECTRON DRIVE, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99518
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-538408 | REVOKED | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 08A AT 30948 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2008 | Oct 14, 2014 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0009-100212 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | N013-100212 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | SCI-CN-100212 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2005 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | SCI-CN-100212 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2005 | Apr 19, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | 08A AT 30948 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0009-100212 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | N013-100212 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | SCI-CN-100212 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2006 | Apr 19, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | SCI-CN-100212 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-538408 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC538408 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 12, 2014 | โ | Unknown |
| MC538408 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2006 |
| MC538408 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 2005 | REVOKED | Oct 14, 2014 |
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
2 states โข 194 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 194 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 3 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-SGNCNB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | โ | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | โ | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | โ | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | โ | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.504A-HMPS | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.604B2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the number of an agency or organization capable of and accepting responsibility for providing the detailed information | 1 | 0 | โ | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | โ | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (194 inspections)
Showing 50 of 194
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANCHORAGE | Benson and A Street | ...636427 | MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 17, 2019 | AK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Mar 2, 2017 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Mar 29, 2016 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Mar 30, 2015 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Sep 27, 2012 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 5, 2012 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Oct 20, 2009 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 16, 2009 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records