Midnight Sun Transportation Services LLC
Anchorage, AK
Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
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:
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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:
Operations Scope
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.
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.
| Semi-trailer | 32 |
| Hyundai Translead | 22 |
| Unpublishe | 3 |
| Wilson | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Hyster Cor | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 16 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 7 |
| Intermodal Container Chassis or Trailer | 6 |
| Incomplete Trailer Chassis | 2 |
| 40 ft | 11 |
| 32 ft | 9 |
| 45 ft | 5 |
| 28 ft | 3 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 41 ft | 1 |
| 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% |
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)
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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Safety Performance
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
✓ Better than national average (-5.9%)
✓ 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
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 →
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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.
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.
| 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 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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.
| 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 |
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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