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TRUE NORTH VENTURES INC

DOT 1093867MC 1269211ActiveInterstateSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYINDIANAPOLIS, IN

COMPANY

Authority since
2021-07-16
MCS-150
2025-10-23 · 206,000 mi (2024)
Fleet
7 units · 8 trailers · 6 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
206,000 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 79%

ADDRESS

Physical
2525 N SHADELAND AVE #40
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
Mailing
PO BOX 6150
FISHERS, IN 46038

CONTACT

Phone
3174419804
Email
kdodson@truenorthventures.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
KENNETH DODSON
Title
OWNER
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
11
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersUtilityConstructionOther: TOWING
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
62 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Severe Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
36.8%
7 / 19 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Severe Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
4 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 4 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
63% — 12 clean of 19 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 7

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
1 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-23

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

Severe OOS rate 31% (last 24 mo)
21.4 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — well above norm
1.9 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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