GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 424634 • 4300 W MT MORRIS RD, MT MORRIS, MI, 48458
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240124 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC-010020 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2001 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230111 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220115 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210123 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200135 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190140 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180115 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA170115 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-010031 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | CARGO | BTN 0000 098-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 130 55 86 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP76972A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF228110 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 18, 1997 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT2715590 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 1, 1996 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 9735833-1 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP38820A | REPLACED | Jan 14, 1995 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 9735833-1 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 1994 | Mar 17, 1995 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 33MS FQ5144 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 1994 | Jan 14, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240124 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230111 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220115 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210123 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200135 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190140 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180115 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170115 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-010031 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-010020 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | BTN 0000 098-00 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 130 55 86 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP38820A | CARGO | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP76972A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF228110 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 1997 | Jul 18, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT2715590 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 9735833-1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 1995 | Aug 2, 1995 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 9735833-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 1995 | Mar 17, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 33MS FQ5144 | CARGO | Jan 14, 1995 | Jan 14, 1995 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC224845 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2005 |
| MC224845 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2005 |
| MC224845 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 1999 |
| MC224845 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 1999 |
| MC224845 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 1997 |
| MC224845 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 1997 |
| MC224845 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 16, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC224845 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC224845 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC224845 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 1990 | — | 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
21 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (145 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing universal joint bearing cap. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | 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 (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUNDY TWP | US 23 | ...674968 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Aug 3, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHALL TWP | W I 94 | ...024118 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Feb 22, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHIAWASSEE TWP | I 69 | ...G27878 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Aug 18, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN HILLS | I75 | ...N58807 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| May 26, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONEIDA TWP | M 43 | ...851842 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Feb 24, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 36 | ...078992 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTAION COMPANY |
| May 17, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS | IR 75 | ...674968 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jan 21, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE | 120TH AVE | ...118224 | GREAT NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Dec 13, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2012 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2008 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2007 | WI | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events