NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC
DBA: KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS
NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC is a large fleet, operating 110 power units and 107 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bemidji, MN. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 30.4% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 5.60% vs peer 1.40% · Vehicle 45.0% vs peer 18.8% Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC (USDOT 75545) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 5.60% vs peer 1.40% · Vehicle 45.0% vs peer 18.8% On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/75545/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 5.6% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 45% vs peer median 18.8% (worse). n=8969 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −31 (141 → 110) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +27 (80 → 107) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 104 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 49 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.35% | 26.09% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS had 23 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 30.4%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (15) and ND (6).
30.4% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (32.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 13 times.
The fleet comprises 141 power units (large fleet) and 80 drivers; Peterbilt, Trail king, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,969 ACTIVE carriers operating 55–165 power units (±50% of this carrier's 110 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 80 107FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 141 110FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 21 | |
| Trail King | 9 | |
| Ford | 8 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Fellwon Tr | 2 | |
| Max Traile | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Courier | 1 | |
| Dodge | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.22 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 7.73 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (49 rows) View all 49 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87824819 | May 12, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.130B-CHVE, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 87481890 | Mar 27, 2026 | MN | 3 | ERSKINE MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.24 | No |
| 87447306 | Mar 24, 2026 | MN | 2 | ERSKINE MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87329055 | Mar 12, 2026 | MN | 2 | BEMIDJI MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.24 | Yes |
| 87148315 | Feb 26, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 86188442 | Oct 28, 2025 | ND | 2 | BERTHOLD ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86217406 | Oct 27, 2025 | MN | 3 | MENTOR MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86174557 | Oct 27, 2025 | ND | 2 | WILLISTON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 85894361 | Sep 25, 2025 | ND | 2 | DEVILS LAKE ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.104F3-C, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 85819693 | Sep 12, 2025 | MN | 3 | FERTILE MN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85755683 | Sep 5, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 85691780 | Sep 4, 2025 | ND | 1 | WATFORD CITY ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
15 | 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85132478 | Jun 30, 2025 | MN | 3 | ERSKINE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.16-D | No |
| 85126461 | Jun 27, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.81-H, 396.5B-L, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84846940 | May 27, 2025 | MN | 3 | BAGLEY MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLL, 392.16-D | No |
| 84781245 | May 20, 2025 | MN | 3 | BLACKDUCK MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84726414 | May 18, 2025 | ND | 3 | DAWSON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84693754 | May 9, 2025 | MN | 2 | ERSKINE MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 84649598 | May 6, 2025 | MN | 3 | ERSKINE MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 84588143 | Apr 29, 2025 | MN | 3 | BAGLEY MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 82926588 | Oct 15, 2024 | ND | 2 | FARGO ND |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.106D-C, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 82820441 | Sep 26, 2024 | MN | 2 | BEMIDJI MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82811114 | Sep 25, 2024 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82676744 | Sep 10, 2024 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82566638 | Aug 28, 2024 | MN | 3 | ERSKINE MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (21 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0222840116 | Oct 11, 2022 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0001126113 | Aug 8, 2022 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0221890169 | Jul 8, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0211580230 | Jun 7, 2021 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0193570058 | Dec 23, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0182360443 | Aug 24, 2018 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001040553 | Sep 19, 2017 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001020830 | Nov 8, 2016 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001010972 | Apr 27, 2016 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0151830102 | Jul 1, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0143020302 | Oct 13, 2014 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0133090263 | Nov 4, 2013 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0131900292 | Jul 5, 2013 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0121740073 | Jun 7, 2012 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0121120171 | Apr 18, 2012 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0092570262 | Sep 3, 2009 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0050260164 | Oct 27, 2004 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0043230042 | Aug 25, 2004 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0042330155 | Aug 20, 2004 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0200351400 | Sep 5, 2002 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0094802604 | Aug 15, 1994 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 17 | 5 |
| BAGLEY MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| BEMIDJI MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
| FISHER MN | MN | 2 | 2 |
| ADA MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| BLACKDUCK MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FERTILE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| GLYNDON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| HALLOCK | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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