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Blue Northern Distributing LLC

Interstate
(6 reviews) 4.7 out of 5
Eau Claire, WI US 54701
USDOT
1120339
Docket
MC482977

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
8.7
Communication
9.5
Timeliness
9.2

Positive Flags

Friendly
6
Easy to Work With
6
On Time Delivery
5
Strong Dispatcher Communication
4
Good Delivery Condition
4
Consistent Tracking
3
Strong Driver Communication
3
Knowledgeable
3
On Time Pickup
2
Clean Equipment
2
Easy to Onboard
1

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Overview

Blue Northern Distributing primarily delivers Milk and Dairy products to schools and businesses in Western Wisconsin. We also deliver for various other types of companies through-out the entire area. We specialize in long-term, customer focused relationships. We can do multi-stop, store level deliveries, line hauls, drop and hooks, or power-only.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 1 5 0
Leased 16 16 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Power Only

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Partial Truckload
  • Parcel
  • Less than Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Cross-docking
  • Last Mile
  • Drop Trailer
  • Lift Gate
  • Consolidation
MCS-150 Mileage
1,173,473 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
17% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 08/21/2013 (11 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 7 0 0 2.8 22.7%
Unsafe Driving 4 2 0 3.58 46.6%
Hours of Service Compliance 0 0 0 0 0%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 2 1 3
Crash Reports 0 2 1 3

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 10 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 5 0 0% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Integrity Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
CA
Effective date
09/01/2022

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Shawn E - Verified Shipper

May 30, 2024

“Transportation Supervisor”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Andy and his team are a very professional group to work with.
They have strong communication skills and are an organized company to work with. I recommend working with Blue Northern for any Shipping needs.


Lanes
Minneapolis, MN to Cedarburg, WI
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
Featured Review
FC

Franklin C - Verified Shipper

September 25, 2024

“Good”

Timeliness
8/10
Quality of Equipment
8/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

It has been nice working with BND. The get us the products we need promptly. It would be nice if they waited to unload to take their crates back so we don’t have to store multiple crates every week.. and I would appreciate to set up an online or automatic payment but that for some reason no one can help set up or isn’t an Option. We’ve only had a few deliveries be messed up or damaged. Overall they have been a good company to work with. Their communication is good and do their best to get you what you need.


Lanes
Sparta, WI to Sparta, WI
Freight Details
Beverages
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
WI

Verified Shipper from Wisconsin

September 24, 2024

“Owner”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

They always make sure we get a delivery if we don't call on time they call us. Delivery drivers are nice everyone is easy to work with


Lanes
Marshfield, WI to Marshfield, WI
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking

helped me find this carrier
WI

Verified Shipper from Wisconsin

September 24, 2024

“Owner operator”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Delivers soft serve mix to my ice cream shop. Always stacks crates nicely and even organizes by expiration date.


Lanes
Menomonie, WI to Stratford, WI
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
WI

Verified Shipper from Wisconsin

September 19, 2024

“Milk Delivery”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
7/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

We love our driver! Always friendly, and great delivery service! Everything arrives and is placed in the cooler neat and organized!


Lanes
Neillsville, WI to Neillsville, WI
Freight Details
Beverages
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking