Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
107 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 75545 ·
Northstar Materials Inc
DBA KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS
107 power unitsavg 8.2 yrRegional · 3 statesBEMIDJI, MN80/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
107Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC (USDOT 75545) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 38.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 107 power units and 107 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 27, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 20, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC's USDOT number?
NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC's USDOT number is 75545.
Is NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC's safety record?
NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC has a 38.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 48 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC's fleet?
NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC operates 107 power units and 107 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC based?
NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC is based in BEMIDJI, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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