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Golden North Van Lines

940 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK 99518

DOT 163057

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E-Mail
rob@goldennorth.com
Phone Number
9073493511

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Company information

Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Company Profile

Years in Business: 51 years - First Registered in Jun. 1974

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 2 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name

golden north van lines inc

DOT Number

163057

Registration Date

06/01/1974

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

08/29/2023

Added Date

06/01/1974

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

steve halverson

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2020)

1,140,000

Filled: 08/29/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

26

Total Drivers

8

CDL

Fleet Size:
L
- 33-38

33

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

S

Latest Review: N (1/1/1970)

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for Golden North Van Lines

Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local(< 100 mi)

Long-Distance(> 100 mi)

Total

In-State448
Out-of-State12618

Inspections

This is a list of FMCSA inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

DRIVER VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE VIOLATIONS

UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS

DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS

SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS

TZM2000072

2024-10-16

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

MJC3000241

2024-10-15

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

NLC0000018

2024-10-14

AK

0

0

0

0

0

1

NLC0000009

2024-10-07

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

TZM2000070

2024-10-03

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

NLC0000002

2024-10-01

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

C130000161

2024-09-24

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

MJC3000168

2024-09-23

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

204

Total Inspections

18

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-10-14

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam

2024-08-29

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt

2024-08-29

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear

2024-08-29

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination

2024-08-28

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel

2024-08-23

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt

2024-08-23

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear

2024-08-23

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination

Violations

259

Total Violations

23

Violations per 100k miles

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