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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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NORTH CENTRAL TRANSFER INC
USDOT 1212366 · MC769534 · EIN 61-1786919 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1 THIRD STREET NW, CROSBY, MN, 56441
(218) 772-0272 · JAMES LEE
63
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
20 / 130
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-X61419 · eff 04/26/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance80 pts
Unsafe Driving44 pts
Other7 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
MN15
WI2
SD1
IN1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.72 | 1.72 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.13 | 5.13 | ≈52–56% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-18. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Crow Wing County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crow Wing County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Following / lane / reckless 41%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (2 OOS) · Brakes 35% · Lighting / lamps 15%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | UNORGANIZED TERRITORY OF, MN | 5 | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer7 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES LEE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2004-02-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 58 carriers
Shares identifiers with 58 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY PARHAM | 3962799 | officer | strong |
| CERTIFIED AIR CONTRACTORS INC | 1930982 | officer | strong |
| CORNERSTONE TRUCK BROKERS INC | 1905705 | officer | strong |
| DIEGO MAN TRUCKING COMPANY | 3187098 | officer | strong |
| HEAVENLEE BOYZ TRUCKING LLC | 3499201 | officer | strong |
| ISLAND VIEW LLC | 3889015 | officer | strong |
| J L LEE TRUCKING LLC | 1170574 | officer | strong |
| J W LEE LLC | 1509028 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: J L LEE TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1170574, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
06/04/2018 — Insurance name changed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X61419
05/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2018)
05/02/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2018)
04/26/2018 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-X61419
04/26/2018 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X61419
03/11/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91609A
02/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91609A
03/12/2012 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91609A
02/10/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91609A
02/08/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2012)
02/08/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2012)
01/25/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/09/2012 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 8033121
01/03/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
02/18/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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