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Northwestern Transit INC (USDOT 855833)

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DOT number
USDOT 855833
Docket (MC) number
MC365695
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
1999-09-03
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $5,000,000.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2025-07-28)
Fleet on file
1 power units, 3 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
65 4TH AVE N, MOTLEY, MN 56466-0219
MCS-150 last filed
2025-05

Findings

  • Shares a mailing address with another company (Note): One other active company uses this carrier’s mailing address and shares its business name, a phone number, or a company officer. Shared mailing addresses can be legitimate — subsidiaries and shared back offices are common.

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 855833?

DOT 855833 (USDOT 855833) is Northwestern Transit INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 365695?

MC 365695 is the docket number of Northwestern Transit INC, USDOT 855833.

What is Northwestern Transit INC's MC number?

Northwestern Transit INC's docket number is MC 365695. Its USDOT number is 855833.

Is Northwestern Transit INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Northwestern Transit INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $5,000,000.

Who provides Northwestern Transit INC's insurance?

Northwestern Transit INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Lancer Insurance Company.

What is Northwestern Transit INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 0 of 1 vehicle inspection ending out-of-service for Northwestern Transit INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Northwestern Transit INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Northwestern Transit INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Northwestern Transit INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Northwestern Transit INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2025-07-28.

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