Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp
USDOT 1102275 · MC-673812 · Deer River, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp is a company based in Deer River, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 37 drivers, which ranks it #152 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 12 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 0 tow-away), or 1.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1102275 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-673812 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 105 Main Avenue Nw, Deer River, MN 56636 |
| Phone | (218) 246-8296 |
| First registered | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1102275.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.51 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 622,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 8,639 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 37 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Northern Star Cooperative Se | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.1% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 46% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 71% lower than average |
| Inspections | 12 | 12 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 5 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 20, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp?
Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp is registered with USDOT number 1102275 and operating authority MC-673812.
How many trucks does Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp have?
It reports 72 power units (3 tractors, 41 straight trucks) and 3 trailers, with 37 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 20, 2025).
Where is Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Deer River, Minnesota 56636.
What is the out-of-service rate of Northern Star Cooperative Services Corp?
Over 24 months, 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.