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Freight Carrier · Smithfield, RI

NORTHERN

Name: NORTHERN
Address: 344 GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, SMITHFIELD, RI, 02917, US
Telephone: (401) 231-2880

344 GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY · Smithfield, RI 02917

Authorized: Property

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MC #713687
USDOT #2032195 USDOT Active

29
Power Units
21
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN is a Smithfield, RI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Rhode Island. This company has 29 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-713687 and their USDOT number is 2032195.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/07/2025 · last updated Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name NORTHERN TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 07/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 400,000 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.9 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.28 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.04 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

25
Total
15
Clean
10
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 2

173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
177.834(j)Manholes and valves not closed or leak free1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× 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
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

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

Locations

Physical Address

NORTHERN
344 GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY
SMITHFIELD, RI 02917

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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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 16 unique codes

Critical 2

Unsafe Driving 2

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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