NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
394-unit passenger carrier based in Fargo, ND. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 35328
- MC
- MC791356
- Based
- Fargo, ND
- Contact
- 7019550962 · mroberts@nicnd.com
What this carrier is
NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Fargo, ND. Operating footprint: 394 power units, 345 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC791356 authority. Listed cargo classifications include motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, passengers, oilfield equipment, construction materials, and water well drilling. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 9, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 319 owned trucks, 60 owned tractors, 334 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 26 motor carriers operating 392–396 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 43.20 | 25.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 5.80 | 17.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 63.20 | 28.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 6 | 2.00 | 300.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 392–396-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 35328: 49 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 30, 2026 in US.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 37 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 11, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs local lanes, at a large fleet scale, with motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (334 trailers against 60 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 26 peer carriers operating 392–396 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 29 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 37 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 300.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running local lanes with 394 power units on file.
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