HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/295027-northern-logistics-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (989) 386-7556, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC211602.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC211602 | — | West Bend Insurance Company Policy 100111344 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 27, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
12 of 105 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 218 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
70 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 112 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 13 | 58.6% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | 31.4% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 7.1% | 12.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 9 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Goshen (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Sylvania (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Walker, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Wayland Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Blair Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Kent, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Middleton (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Windsor Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Richmond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | Garfield Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 295027 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC211602 |
| Legal name | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 270 |
| Drivers | 251 |
| Annual mileage | 21,883,394 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 23, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 10, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC
What does NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC's operating authority allow?
MC211602: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 295027. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (989) 386-7556, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC211602, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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