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Freight Carrier · Detroit, MI

NORTHERN WASTE AND RECYCLING INC

Name: NORTHERN WASTE AND RECYCLING INC
Address: 14226 SCHAEFER HWY, DETROIT, MI, 48227, US
Telephone: (305) 834-5824

14226 SCHAEFER HWY · Detroit, MI 48227

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1487280
USDOT #3976126 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN WASTE AND RECYCLING INC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1487280 and their USDOT number is 3976126.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/08/2025 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/08/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 750,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MI (17), KY (1). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.2 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.6 2 Vehicle Maintenance 11.66 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 1

Inspection Summary

18
Total
4
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 13

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
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.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NORTHERN WASTE AND RECYCLING INC
14226 SCHAEFER HWY
DETROIT, MI 48227

Mailing Address

NORTHERN WASTE AND RECYCLING INC
6120 LINSDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48204

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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 13

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Locations

Location on Map

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