Northern Metals LLC
Becker, MN
DBA: EMR
Profile data updated Mar 4, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
59
Power Units
56
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NORTHERN METALS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2010. Based in Becker, MN, they operate a fleet of 59 power units with 56 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Northern Metals LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Tractors | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Trailers | 165 | 0 | 0 | 165 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Northern Metals LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 56
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,000,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
56
Total Drivers
56
CDL Drivers
38
Interstate Drivers
18
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NORTHERN METALS LLC
25 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Mac Traile, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 12 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 7 SEMI-TRAILER, 6 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 12% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 48% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 28% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 24% |
Vehicle makes (12 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 14 | 56% |
| Mac Traile | 1 | 4% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 4% |
| Chmi Trl | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown | 1 | 4% |
| Benlee Tra | 1 | 4% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 4% |
| Internatio | 1 | 4% |
| Hyundai Tr | 1 | 4% |
| Sterling T | 1 | 4% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 4% |
| Benlee | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 25 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZA2853 | MN | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| STC7225 | MN | MAC TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 0588PZA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| PAU6897 | MN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 7388STX | MN | CHMI TRL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 9962PRA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| PAV3750 | MN | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 2556STX | MN | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 8547PRA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 0529PZA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 3659PZA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 3361PZA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| PAV4506 | MN | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2025 |
| STC5916 | MN | BENLEE TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3287PZA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| 0480PZA | MN | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| PZA3012 | MN | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1398STW | MN | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| PAN1665 | MN | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 57857ST | MN | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 25)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
24
Inspections
24 months
28
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-5.0%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/21/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/13/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/02/2025 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2025 | ND | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/19/2025 | ND | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 10/03/2025 | SD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/22/2025 | ND | Full | 4 | 1 |
| 07/25/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2025 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/30/2025 | MN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2025 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/06/2025 | WI | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/28/2025 | MN | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 24 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | MN | SAINT PAUL, MN | 0 | 1 | No |
| 03/04/2025 | WI | RED CEDAR, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NORTHERN METALS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NORTHERN METALS LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN and Box Truck.
Is NORTHERN METALS LLC's authority currently active?
NORTHERN METALS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NORTHERN METALS LLC been in business?
NORTHERN METALS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2010, making their authority approximately 16 years, 5 months old.
Where is NORTHERN METALS LLC located?
NORTHERN METALS LLC is physically located at 12432 ENERGY DRIVE SE, BECKER, MN 55308.
Roadside Inspection History 24 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NORTHERN METALS LLC has been inspected 24 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MN, ND, WI. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 13%) 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 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-21 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-13 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-02 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-20 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-19 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-03 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-22 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-25 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-18 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-30 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-12 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-06 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-28 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-30 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-30 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-01-02 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-26 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-02 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-04 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-01 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 2 |
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.
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