NORTHERN OUTDOORS INC
USDOT 2070175 • 1771 US ROUTE 201, THE FORKS, ME, 04985
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 5 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-BEW | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(d) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84427888 | THE FORKS | ME | Level 1 | FREIG BUS | 2 | 393.201B-FR, 393.45D-B | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84427933 | WEST FORKS | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 2 | 393.62-BEND, 383.51A-SIN | Yes |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84427924 | WEST FORKS | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 4 | 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84427925 | WEST FORKS | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81970125 | THE FORKS | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 6 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.28, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81970123 | THE FORKS | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 3 | 393.28, 393.45, 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81970124 | THE FORKS | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.11 | No |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81970126 | THE FORKS | ME | Level 2 | THMS BUS | 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 79441084 | Roadside | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.28, 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 79441083 | Roadside | ME | Level 1 | THMS BUS | 3 | 393.75(b), 393.28, 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix