Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 295027 · MC-211602 ·
Northern Logistics Inc
270 power unitsavg 4.2 yrNational · 29 statesCLARE, MI88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-211602 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
270Power units
130 observed · MCS-150
159Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 39 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 344 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
9 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 295027) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Mar 31, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 209 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 98 vehicle-level and 209 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 270 power units and 251 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 20, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 23, 1991 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number?
NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number is 295027, and its motor carrier number is MC-211602.
Is NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC's safety record?
NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC has a 11.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 344 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC's fleet?
NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC operates 270 power units and 251 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC based?
NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC is based in CLARE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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