Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
379 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
379Reported power
19 seen in inspections
8Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.0Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.27.3% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
379Reported power
19 seen in inspections
8Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.0Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
10 yr
Model years 1998–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
52 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1974. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY (USDOT 35328) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 27, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 5 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 379 power units and 345 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 4, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 9, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's USDOT number?
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's USDOT number is 35328, and its motor carrier number is MC-791356.
Is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's safety record?
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY has a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's fleet?
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY operates 379 power units and 345 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY based?
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is based in FARGO, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 jurisdictions.