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Freight Carrier · Clare, MI

NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC

4900 EAST COLONVILLE ROAD · Clare, MI 48617

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #211602
USDOT #295027 USDOT Active

270
Power Units
251
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC is a Clare, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 270 truck(s) in their fleet and 251 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-211602 and their USDOT number is 295027.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/20/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 21,883,394 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
14
Tow
19
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.62 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.72 33 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

204
Total
145
Clean
59
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 12

392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 8

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× 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 violation8× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× 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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC
4900 EAST COLONVILLE ROAD
CLARE, MI 48617

Mailing Address

NORTHERN LOGISTICS INC
650
CLARE, MI 48617

Location on Map

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 12

Unsafe Driving 8

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Locations

Location on Map

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