Freight Carrier · Detroit, MI

NORTHERN WASTE & RECYCLING INC

14226 SCHAEFER HWY · Detroit, MI 48227

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(305) 834-5824 Tap to call
  • MC #1487280
  • USDOT #3976126 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN WASTE & 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 Oct 6, 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

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MI (9), KY (1). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.13 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.07 2 Vehicle Maintenance 11.12 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.46 1

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 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
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× 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 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 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
  • 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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
NORTHERN WASTE & RECYCLING INC
14226 SCHAEFER HWY
DETROIT, MI 48227
Mailing Address
NORTHERN WASTE & RECYCLING INC
6120 LINSDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48204

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