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NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC
Turlock, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 548611 · MC 178289
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 23 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-178289 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
10.1% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
2 fatalities across 10 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC178289
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MXI93017678
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WPP 8200142-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
548611
MC Number
MC-178289
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 1994
Authority Reinstated
April 24, 2003
Annual Mileage
10,022,262 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2700 West Main Street, Turlock, CA 95380-9537
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Mello
Officer 2
W. John R. Doidge
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
247 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.6%
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%
Ranks in the 35th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
38
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X3PD869988 | 3 | Passed |
| July 15, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X0PD869995 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X4MD765022 | 0 | Clean |
| July 11, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X0KD625464 | 0 | Clean |
| July 7, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X9GD354671 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 3, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X4MD765022 | 0 | Clean |
| July 2, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X4KD625466 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBD49X1LD671726 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| June 30, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X0LD671734 | 0 | Clean |
| June 29, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X5KD625461 | 0 | Clean |
| June 28, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X3MD765027 | 0 | Clean |
| June 26, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBD49X4LD671719 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Crash History (10)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
10
Crashes
2
Fatalities
12
Injuries
10
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | CA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| May 22, 2026 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 8, 2026 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 13, 2026 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 23, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 5, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| June 25, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 5, 2025 | AZ | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 23, 2024 | CA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA45
WA3
NV2
Fleet & Equipment (83)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~43
of 202 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~40
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
40
Tractor
40
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0LD671720 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6LD671737 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628LW213392 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XLW178063 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA0025FW704452 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XKW153596 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533H2137305 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1LD671726 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2LD671735 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4KD625466 | 2 | — |
Show all 83 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5KD625461 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0PD869995 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4MD765022 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621MW224266 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622LW178056 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW213400 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623TW804519 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623TW804522 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LW178060 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LW213387 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624TW804514 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624TW804531 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LW178058 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LW213388 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626TW804515 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627TW804524 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629TW812849 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XTW812844 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | — | 1GR1A7221LW178421 | 1 | 1 |
| Gdan | — | 1GR1A7227LW178424 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9623LW178121 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9625LW178122 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9629TW812838 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA0020FW704424 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA0022EB707363 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA0023FW704451 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA0028FW704445 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA002XEB707370 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620KW153607 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621KW153602 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624JW116137 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625CW704020 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625JW111075 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628KW153595 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GRAA0826FW704340 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9629FW704417 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 50 ft | 1UYVS25027U932421 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536H2137301 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU689604 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H2137310 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU689619 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0KD625464 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0LD671734 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0PD869980 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1PD869986 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2LD671721 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2PD869978 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2PD869981 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4GD353511 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4LD671719 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4PD869979 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6LD671723 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7KD625459 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8LD671738 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8PD869967 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9GD354671 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD79X2FD305859 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD79X4LD650189 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1PD870010 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2PD870016 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3MD765027 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3PD869988 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3PD870008 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3PD870011 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4PD870003 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5PD870009 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5PD870012 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6MD765023 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9MD765033 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0GD336159 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSMZ4306 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5LSKY9431 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMR3892 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2003 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 28, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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