ARCTIC GLACIER USA INC
379-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Kansas City, MO. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 363170
- MC
- MC1167586
- Based
- Kansas City, MO
- Contact
- 2049817243 · dlaurencelle@arcticglacier.com
What this carrier is
ARCTIC GLACIER USA INC is a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Kansas City, MO. Operating footprint: 379 power units, 454 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1167586 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, liquids and gases, refrigerated food, and other: packaged ice. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 1, 2009).
Fleet composition on file: 25 owned trucks, 32 owned tractors, 226 owned trailers, 128 term-leased tractors, 99 term-leased 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: 32 motor carriers operating 377–381 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 3.9% 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 | 156 | 292.33 | 53.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 128.00 | 3.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3.00 | 133.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 163 | 382.33 | 42.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.67 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 377–381-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 363170: 487 inspections across 25 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 23, 2026 in SD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 166 |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 195 |
| Total violations | 403 (61 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes , 8 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Nov 12, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, liquids and gases, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (325 trailers against 160 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 32 peer carriers operating 377–381 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 321 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (6 driver OOS, 25 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 403 violations, 10 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running local lanes with 379 power units on file.
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