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Golden North Van Lines

940 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99518

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Phone Number
+1 (907) 349-3511

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Company information

Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00  - 17:00
Service AreasAnchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, Palmer
Google Rating
4.6
(50 reviews)

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

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

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

golden north van lines inc

DOT Number

163057

Registration Date

06/01/1974

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

C;S

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

07/30/2025

Added Date

06/01/1974

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

steve halverson

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Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2020)

1,140,000

Filled: 07/30/2025

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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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

TZM2000614

2025-10-15

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

JGS4000207

2025-08-27

AK

0

0

0

0

0

1

SBW0000366

2025-08-21

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

JEA2000397

2025-08-14

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

MJC3000621

2025-08-04

AK

1

0

0

0

0

0

JGS4000157

2025-07-30

AK

0

0

0

0

0

1

TZM2000429

2025-07-29

AK

0

0

0

0

0

0

ABM0000466

2025-07-11

AK

0

0

0

0

0

1

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

244

Total Inspections

21

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

1

Failed Inspections

1

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2025-08-27

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories

2025-08-04

Driver FitnessNo

License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction

2025-07-30

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative

2025-07-11

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper

2025-06-27

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing

2025-06-21

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.

2025-06-05

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection

2025-05-02

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection

Violations

276

Total Violations

24

Violations per 100k miles

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