J L CARLSON & ASSOCIATES INC
USDOT 310715 • 5577 MILLER TRUNK HWY, HERMANTOWN, MN, 55811
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-212532 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 27, 1992 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRA 5 003 160 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2008 | Mar 28, 2019 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CWP 5 003 160 | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2001 | Mar 28, 2019 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CWP 5 003 160 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2001 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CWP 5 003 160 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2001 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T130710 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1999 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T130710 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 1999 | Feb 26, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T130710 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1999 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T130710 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 1999 | Feb 26, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T 130710 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 22, 1992 | Mar 4, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T 130710 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1992 | Jan 22, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 130710 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 22, 1992 | Mar 4, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 130710 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1992 | Jan 22, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 5 003 160 | CARGO | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 5 003 160 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 5 003 160 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2008 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 5 003 160 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T130710 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2001 | Feb 26, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T130710 | CARGO | Feb 26, 2001 | Feb 26, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T130710 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2001 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T130710 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2001 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 130710 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 1999 | Mar 4, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | T 130710 | CARGO | Mar 4, 1999 | Mar 4, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | T 130710 | CARGO | Jan 22, 1999 | Jan 22, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 130710 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 1999 | Jan 22, 1999 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC212532 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC212532 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 1988 | — | 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
1 state • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | 86475579 | INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN | MN | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 85024167 | CLOQUET MN | MN | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 84268440 | INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN | MN | Level 3 | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 83620860 | CLOQUET MN | MN | Level 1 | LBT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.45D-B, 393.95A1, 393.55E-B | No |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 79508011 | ORR | MN | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 78948300 | INT FALLS | MN | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2007 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2006 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2000 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 1991 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records