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50/100
⚠ Caution
OOS rate 25.0% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
Nighttrain Express INC
DOT 1501535 · MC MC563901 · Paynesville, MN
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nighttrain Express INC (DOT 1501535, MC MC563901) is a Minnesota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Paynesville, MN. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: authority revoked within the last 3 years; recordable crash on file. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Nighttrain Express INC
DOT Number1501535
MC NumberMC563901
Street529 MORNINGSIDE AVE
City / StatePaynesville, MN 56362
Phone3202120098
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age20 yr
MCS-150 filed12/15/2025
Company officerCraig Elfering
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Authority revoked within the last 3 years
●Recordable crash on file
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 25.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
25.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
20 yr
Since 2006
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
4 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
4 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
4 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (25%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
4 total · OOS rate 25.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/25/2024IAIII00Pass
6/25/2025ORII01OOS
11/19/2024MNIII00Pass
8/2/2024OHIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TN00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
10/14/2025
Location
529 MORNINGSIDE AVE, Paynesville, MN, 56362 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nighttrain Express INC authorized to operate?

Yes. Nighttrain Express INC holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Nighttrain Express INC's safety record?

Nighttrain Express INC has 4 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Nighttrain Express INC operate?

Nighttrain Express INC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Nighttrain Express INC insured?

Nighttrain Express INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Nighttrain Express INC had any risk indicators?

Nighttrain Express INC has a risk score of 50/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Nighttrain Express INC?

Nighttrain Express INC's DOT number is 1501535 and MC number is MC563901. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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