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NORTHERN CLEARING INC

28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137 · Ashland, WI 54806-4601

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(715) 682-6646 Tap to call
  • MC #403575
  • USDOT #48457 USDOT Active
  • 67
    Power Units
  • 174
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN CLEARING INC is a Ashland, WI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 67 truck(s) in their fleet and 174 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-403575 and their USDOT number is 48457.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/22/2025 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/22/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 613,003 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New York — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: NY (38), WI (6), MN (6), NC (5), SD (2), KY (1), NE (1), TN (1). Home base: Ashland, Wisconsin.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.72 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 5.61 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.47 4

Inspection Summary

  • 60
    Total
  • 34
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
NORTHERN CLEARING INC
28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137
ASHLAND, WI 54806-4601
Mailing Address
NORTHERN CLEARING INC
28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137
ASHLAND, WI 54806

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