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Freight Carrier/shipper · Anchorage, AK

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

6128 ELECTRON DRIVE · Anchorage, AK 99518

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(907) 644-4090 Tap to call

MC #538408
USDOT #309261 USDOT Active

82
Power Units
56
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is a Anchorage, AK freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Alaska. This company has 82 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-538408 and their USDOT number is 309261.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,623,008 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: AK (126), US (1). Home base: Anchorage, Alaska.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.44 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 2

Inspection Summary

127
Total
85
Clean
42
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 14

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)2× OOS×2 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 1

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.1× SW 5
172.604B2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the number of an agency or organization capable of, and accepting responsibility for, providing the detailed information required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section as required.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
6128 ELECTRON DRIVE
ANCHORAGE, AK 99518

Mailing Address

MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
P O BOX 58288
SEATTLE, WA 98138-1288

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