Northern Logistics Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Clare, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 262 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 565 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 270 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 270 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 55% | 93% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 45% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 48% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 98% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38% | 92% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 12 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 23 | 15 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Category |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
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| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0.67 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 5 | 0.05 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 2.63 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.06 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 32 states. Top state MI accounts for 33% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 67%.
+27 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 39311A1LSLMWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 39311BCSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 393207FSDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 39375GTAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 39367C7VF | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 39311A1LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |