NORTHERN VALLEY FARMS INC
USDOT 976637 • 137 EAST ST S, SUFFIELD, CT, 06078
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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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
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 4 | 4 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19TA | 390.19TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | 86102168 | WILLINGTON | CT | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2-SLLMF, 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85900796 | ASHFORD | CT | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 85681896 | H-SPRINGFIELD | MA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 392.2-SLL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207A-SAPPAS | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 85518734 | H-WOBURN | MA | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.16B-DPASS | No |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 85294086 | H-WILMINGTON | MA | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 83560122 | EAST GRANBY | CT | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 82252757 | H-NORTHBORO | MA | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79712638 | UNION SCALE | CT | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.95(a), 393.65(c) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | MAIN ST @ GRIDIRON ST | ...BX3498 | NORTHERN VALLEY FARMS INC |
| Sep 18, 2021 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST WINDSOR | 140-E | ...336603 | NORTHERN VALLEY FARMS INC |
| Dec 7, 2005 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records