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NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC

2700 WEST MAIN STREET · Turlock, CA 95380-9537

Authorized: Property
(209) 664-3800 Tap to call
  • MC #178289
  • USDOT #548611 USDOT Active
  • 202
    Power Units
  • 170
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC is a Turlock, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 202 truck(s) in their fleet and 170 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-178289 and their USDOT number is 548611.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated May 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 10,022,262 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 232 inspections (past 24 months) California — 232 inspections (past 24 months) California — 232 inspections (past 24 months) California — 232 inspections (past 24 months) California — 232 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CA (232), AZ (8), NV (5), WA (3), OR (2). Home base: Turlock, California.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 4 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.39 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 16 Vehicle Maintenance 1.44 43 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 11

Inspection Summary

  • 250
    Total
  • 181
    Clean
  • 69
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 67 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.7× OOS×6 SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.4× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19992× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.13D3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.22B-LPLLighting - Prohibited combination of lamps1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC
2700 WEST MAIN STREET
TURLOCK, CA 95380-9537
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Turlock, CA
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—3099022222699

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