Northern Improvement Company
USDOT 35328 · MC-791356 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Northern Improvement Company is a corporation based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 394 power units and 345 drivers, which ranks it #10 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 19 times – about 0.0 inspections per power unit. 37.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Northern Improvement Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 35328 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-791356 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4000 12Th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102 |
| Phone | (701) 955-0962 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 35328.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 319 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 334 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.88 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,849,023 miles reported for 2025 – about 7,231 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 146 CDL drivers; 146 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 50 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Northern Improvement Company | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 37.5% | 18.3% | 22.1% | 105% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.2% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.3 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 94% lower than average |
| Inspections | 19 | 19 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 14 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 9, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Northern Improvement Company?
Northern Improvement Company is registered with USDOT number 35328 and operating authority MC-791356.
How many trucks does Northern Improvement Company have?
It reports 394 power units (60 tractors, 319 straight trucks) and 334 trailers, with 345 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 4, 2026).
Where is Northern Improvement Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Northern Improvement Company?
Over 24 months, 37.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.