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Midnight Sun Transportation Services LLC

Anchorage, AK

DOT# 309261 | MC# 538408 | FMCSA since 1988 (38 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records

83

Trust Score

Healthy

FMCSA data ↓

82

Power Units

56

Drivers

FMCSA since 1988 (38 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since February 1988. Based in Anchorage, AK, they operate a fleet of 82 power units with 56 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Midnight Sun Transportation Services LLC operates the following equipment types:

Reefer Flatbed Step Deck / RGN Tanker Dump Truck Hopper / Grain Intermodal Oilfield / Heavy Box Truck

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 82 0 0 82

Authorized Cargo Types

Midnight Sun Transportation Services LLC is authorized to transport the following 13 cargo types:

General Freight Metal/Sheet/Coil Logs/Poles/Beams Machinery (Large) Liquids/Gases Intermodal Containers Oilfield Equipment Chemicals Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 56

MCS-150 Mileage: 1,623,008 miles (2024)

Driver Information

56

Total Drivers

56

CDL Drivers

8

Interstate Drivers

48

Intrastate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

120 trucks and 32 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Cimc Vehicles Group Co. Equipment breakdown: 55 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 54 TRUCK TRACTOR, 32 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
120
Trailers
32
OOS (24 mo)
27
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
INTERMODAL CHASSIS 55 36%
TRUCK TRACTOR 54 36%
SEMI-TRAILER 32 21%
STRAIGHT TRUCK 11 7%
Trailers (32 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 32
Trailer makes
Hyundai Translead 22
Unpublishe 3
Wilson 2
Unknown 1
Trlr 1
Wabash 1
Great Dane 1
Hyster Cor 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 31 trailers
Body type
Box or Van Enclosed Trailer 16
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 7
Intermodal Container Chassis or Trailer 6
Incomplete Trailer Chassis 2
Length
40 ft 11
32 ft 9
45 ft 5
28 ft 3
53 ft 1
41 ft 1
Axles
2 axles 18
1 axle 12
3 axles 1
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Peterbilt 59 39%
Hyundai Translead Trailers 53 35%
Cimc Vehicles Group Co 20 13%
Kenworth 4 3%
Unpublishe 3 2%
Cheetah Chassis 3 2%
Wilson Trailer Co. 2 1%
International 2 1%
Strick Commercial Trailer 1 1%
Great Dane Trailers 1 1%
Fun Finder 1 1%
Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. 1 1%
Wabash 1 1%
UNK 1 1%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
8196SZ AK Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER 2 May 2026
JNR772 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2026
8276SZ AK Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER 3 Apr 2026
MAU487 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 2 Apr 2026
KGR357 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 5 Apr 2026
7806SU AK Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 Apr 2026
KGR358 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 4 Apr 2026
2871SU AK Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 Apr 2026
KES363 AK Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 Apr 2026
9921SY AK Hyundai Translead INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 Apr 2026
JVG921 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 3 Mar 2026
2012SY AK Hyundai Translead INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 Mar 2026
7438SS AK Hyundai Translead INTERMODAL CHASSIS 2 Mar 2026
JZB195 AK Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Mar 2026
KES354 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Mar 2026
MAU491 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Mar 2026
MAU491 AK Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER 1 Mar 2026
KGR354 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 4 Mar 2026
8431SS AK Unpublishe INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 Mar 2026
KES364 AK Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Mar 2026
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 152)
3H3F402KXSJ460204 SEMI-TRAILER
2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers
Last seen May 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPCD49X0KD621712 TRUCK TRACTOR
2019 Peterbilt 567
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
3H3V321K2SJ466803 SEMI-TRAILER
2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers
Last seen Apr 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPBD49X7ND777553 TRUCK TRACTOR
2022 Peterbilt 579
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 2 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPCD40X3ND777549 TRUCK TRACTOR
2022 Peterbilt 567
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 5 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
LJRC41268H1034226 INTERMODAL CHASSIS
2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPCD40X1ND777548 TRUCK TRACTOR
2022 Peterbilt 567
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 4 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
LJRC41264H1000865 INTERMODAL CHASSIS
2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPCD40X3LD724511 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2020 Peterbilt 567
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
3H3C402K8RJ097155 INTERMODAL CHASSIS
2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers
Last seen Apr 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPCD40X2SD698353 TRUCK TRACTOR
2025 Peterbilt 567
ISX/ISX15/X15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Mar 2026 · 3 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
3H3C402K2PJ476603 INTERMODAL CHASSIS
2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers
Last seen Mar 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked prior operating authority (Oct 2014).

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

🧪 Hazardous Materials Carrier. This carrier is registered with FMCSA to transport hazmat. Hazmat safety permits aren't published in FMCSA's bulk data — verify permits & special permits at PHMSA → · Browse hazmat carriers →

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

125

Inspections

24 months

110

Violations

Total found

25

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✓ Better than national average (-5.9%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 18.4%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✓ Better than national average (-3.3%)

Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.

Date State Level Violations OOS
07/22/2026 AK Walk-Around 0
07/16/2026 AK Full 2
07/07/2026 AK Full 2
07/01/2026 AK Driver Only 0
06/30/2026 AK Walk-Around 0
06/30/2026 AK Full 0
06/18/2026 AK Walk-Around 0
06/16/2026 AK Full 0
06/14/2026 AK Walk-Around 2 1
06/04/2026 AK Walk-Around 0
05/27/2026 AK Full 2 1
05/22/2026 AK Driver Only 0
05/12/2026 AK Full 1
04/29/2026 AK Full 3 1
04/12/2026 AK Driver Only 0

Showing 15 of 125 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

110 Total Violations 125 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
5
0.04 violations per inspection 2 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
55
0.44 violations per inspection 23 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 20.0% (25 / 125)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO 91X 14A AT 30948 $1 Million 01/01/2014
View Insurance History (5 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO 08A AT 30948 01/01/2008 10/14/2014 NAMECHG
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. SCI-CN-100212 10/21/2005 04/19/2006 TERM/CANCL
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY P0009-100212 01/01/2007 01/01/2008 TERM/REPL
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. N013-100212 01/01/2006 01/01/2007 CANCEL
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. SCI-CN-100212 10/21/2005 01/01/2006 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Is Midnight Sun Transportation Services LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
No Red Flags Found
We didn't find any major fraud or legitimacy red flags for this carrier in public FMCSA and Treasury data. This is not an endorsement — always verify authority and insurance before booking.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.
Roadside safety record looks normal (18% off-road)
18% of roadside inspections ended in an "out-of-service" order — at or below the ~21% national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.

Is MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's authority currently active?

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC been in business?

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 1988, making their authority approximately 38 years, 5 months old.

Where is MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC located?

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is physically located at 6128 ELECTRON DRIVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99518.

83 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Healthy

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) OOS rate 18.4%

Roadside Inspection History 125 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC has been inspected 125 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AK, US. Out of these, 21 inspections (about 17%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 18 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-07-22 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-16 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 2
2026-07-07 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 2
2026-07-01 AK Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-06-30 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-06-30 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2026-06-18 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-06-16 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2026-06-14 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 1
2026-06-04 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-05-27 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 2 OOS · 1
2026-05-22 AK Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-05-12 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-04-29 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 3 OOS · 1
2026-04-12 AK Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-04-07 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 2
2026-04-02 AK Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-03-23 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-03-19 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 4 OOS · 1
2026-03-06 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-03-04 AK Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-03-03 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 2
2026-03-03 AK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 6 OOS · 2
2026-03-01 AK Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-02-23 AK Level 3 · Driver-only 0

Showing 25 of 125 inspections. View full history →

Roadside Violation Profile

Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC was cited for 78 violations, of which 23 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 71 20
Hazardous Materials Compliance 4 1
Driver Fitness 2 2
Hours-of-Service Compliance 1 0
Most-cited violation types
Brakes All Others 27 5 OOS Lighting 8 5 OOS Brakes Out of Adjustment 7 Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 7 Tires 5 3 OOS Cab Body Frame 4 Markings - HM 3 1 OOS Brake Out Of Service 3 3 OOS Emergency Equipment 2 Securement Device 2 2 OOS Windshield/ Glass/ Markings 2 License-related: High 1 1 OOS

Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.

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