IRON RANGE TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE LLC
DBA: IRON RANGE TOWING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — IRON RANGE TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE LLC (USDOT 3471850) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ROGER D NELSON (Company officer); JOLINE NELSON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3471850/ As of: Jul 17, 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.
A
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 100% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44369 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.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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InsuranceWESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Oct 9, 2024
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 100% | — |
| 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 RANGE TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE LLC is a motor carrier based in MOUNTAIN IRON, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3471850. 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 23 power units and 16 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 RANGE TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 16 drivers, based in Mountain Iron, MN. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is on file.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (3 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.3% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; International and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Aug 22, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Ford | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 10.00 | 10 | — | 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82516194 | Aug 22, 2024 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.9a(a)(2), 392.2, 390.21T(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82235219 | Jul 23, 2024 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 390.21T(b)(2) | Yes |
| 81954632 | Jun 19, 2024 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.75(g), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 81060952 | Mar 8, 2024 | MN | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2 | No |
| 80345610 | Dec 7, 2023 | MN | 1 | HIBBING |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.78 | No |
| 80345725 | Nov 16, 2023 | MN | 1 | HIBBING |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.25(a), 393.53(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0260220208 | Jan 22, 2026 | MN | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0233200145 | Nov 16, 2023 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MN0212650062 | Sep 22, 2021 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1668441 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1164732 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 9, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 9, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SAGINAW MN | MN | 3 | 3 |
| HIBBING | MN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1668441
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WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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6 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify IRON RANGE TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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