NORTHERN EQUIPMENT CORP
USDOT 3256456 • 344 WASHINGTON HWY, SMITHFIELD, RI, 02917
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1025822 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2377895 | ON FILE | Mar 11, 2019 | Feb 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2377895 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2019 | Nov 18, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2377895 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2377895 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1025822 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 |
| MC1025822 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 4, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87041863 | H-ATTLEBORO | MA | Level 3 | MTM SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 86515491 | H-SEEKONK | MA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 84466444 | H-SEEKONK | MA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 83143644 | CRANSTON RI | RI | Level 3 | VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16-D, 390.21TC-MC | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82810434 | CROMWELL | CT | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 82351688 | MIDDLETOWN | CT | Level 3 | VOLK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 81915689 | VOLUNTOWN | CT | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 81158774 | WARWICK RI | RI | Level 3 | VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 80902129 | H-SWANSEA | MA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 80912426 | H-REHOBOTH | MA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 390.21T(b), 392.2 | No |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 80157221 | ROUTE 295 SOUTH | RI | Level 3 | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 79143891 | RT 295S @ EXIT 18 (RT 146) | RI | Level 3 | MULT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records