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Carrier profile · USDOT 35328 · MC-791356 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
379 power unitsavg 11.5 yrRegional · 6 statesFARGO, ND74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-791356 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
379Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo37.537.5 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.5 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY (USDOT 35328) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 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 as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 37.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 379 power units and 345 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 9, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
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?
As of 2026-06-21, NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY's safety record?
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 45 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (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 6 states.
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