NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 295027 • 4900 EAST COLONVILLE ROAD, CLARE, MI, 48617
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-766411-02 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 133 627703 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 1996 | Mar 31, 1997 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-766411-02 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-766411-02 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2015 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-766411-02 | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-766411-02 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-766411-00 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L04301 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L04301 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2012 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL04301 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2008 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L04301 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 31, 2004 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL775195 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2003 | Mar 31, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL775195 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2003 | Jun 27, 2003 |
| GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK41008000000 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP3100801-00 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2000 | Mar 31, 2001 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP3100801-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2000 | Apr 2, 2001 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133 639 115 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 1997 | Mar 31, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF205927 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 1996 | Mar 31, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF205927 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 1996 | May 6, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 203533 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 1993 | Apr 2, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 104023 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 1992 | Apr 2, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-766411-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-766411-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-766411-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-766411-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-766411-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-766411-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L04301 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L04301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL04301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L04301 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL775195 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL775195 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2003 | Jun 27, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK41008000000 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2003 | Mar 31, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP3100801-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2001 | Apr 2, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP3100801-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133 639 115 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2000 | Mar 31, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133 627703 | BIPD | Mar 31, 1997 | Mar 31, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF205927 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 1996 | May 6, 1996 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 104023 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 1996 | Apr 2, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 203533 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 1996 | Apr 2, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF205927 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 1996 | Mar 31, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-211602 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC211602 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 28, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC211602 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 7, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC211602 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2004 |
| MC211602 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 1993 | REVOKED | Aug 11, 2008 |
| MC211602 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 1988 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 15, 1993 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
36 states • 315 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from latest 100 of 315 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (315 inspections)
Showing 50 of 315
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALKER | RAMP 028C | ...697380 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Wayland Twp | S US 131 | ...297812 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLAIR TWP | M 37 | ...MT8162 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 6, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Kent | I 84 | ...341250 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIDDLETON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...792755 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINDSOR TWP | W I 96 | ...WP8616 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 8, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | INTERSTATE 70 | ...271487 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| May 30, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARFIELD TWP | SOUTH AIRPORT | ...GY4610 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAMOTTE TWP | VAN DYKE | ...691729 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Coldwater | RAMP 013C | ...618272 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...251349 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC, |
| Nov 25, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMBER TWP | US 10 | ...LF5113 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN TWP | W US 10 | ...455380 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | I80 | ...JJ8875 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 23, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUNDY TWP | RAMP 015B | ...448128 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 4, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.6116 -113.0333 | ...501134 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 3, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LAKE | W LAKE ST | ...555266 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 19, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARION | 40 | ...509331 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSFIELD TWP | S US 23 | ...875548 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN TWP | M-32 | ...347741 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 24, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBY TWP | 23 MILE | ...455372 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | IR 75 | ...360434 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | STEVENS | ...845277 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BRANCH TWP | M 37 | ...455381 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | DOBRY | ...086954 | NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events