Northern Lights — compliance record
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Inspections
Zero inspections on file — no safety data to evaluate (a documented gap in vetting standards)
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Gary Vogt
DBA
Northern Lights
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
9089 Hwy 21 N, Babbitt, MN 55706
Phone
(218) 827-2501
Power units
1
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
No roadside inspections in the current federal dataset.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Minnesota’s Passenger Rail Future at a Crossroads as Minnesota Republicans in Congress Push to Cut Funding for Key Projects - minneapolimedia.town.news
minneapolimedia.town.news · 4/1/2026
Obituary for Melvin Eugene Goodman - Northern Peace Funeral Home
Northern Peace Funeral Home · 7/8/2026
How to Watch an Illuminating Display of Northern Lights from These States Tonight - People.com
People.com · 11/12/2025
Thomas Cummings Obituary Dec 4, 2025 - daviddonehower.com
daviddonehower.com · 12/4/2025
Northern lights could be visible in a dozen states. See where. - USA Today
USA Today · 12/8/2025
10 hidden US spots to see the northern lights without a passport - The Spokesman-Review
The Spokesman-Review · 10/5/2025
Jerome "Jerry" Gorman - Legacy obituary
Legacy obituary · 11/16/2025
Photos: Northern lights painted Minnesota skies overnight - mprnews.org
mprnews.org · 12/1/2023
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