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Carrier profile · USDOT 48457 · MC-403575 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
Northern Clearing Inc
62 power unitsavg 8.3 yrMulti-region · 8 statesASHLAND, WI94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-403575 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
62Power units
45 observed · MCS-150
27Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 26, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 104 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.3 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHERN CLEARING INC (USDOT 48457) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 26, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 26, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier received 59 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 33 vehicle-level and 59 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 26, 2026.
It reports 62 power units and 174 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 22, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 10, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHERN CLEARING INC's USDOT number?
NORTHERN CLEARING INC's USDOT number is 48457, and its motor carrier number is MC-403575.
Is NORTHERN CLEARING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 26, 2026, NORTHERN CLEARING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHERN CLEARING INC's safety record?
NORTHERN CLEARING INC has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 104 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHERN CLEARING INC's fleet?
NORTHERN CLEARING INC operates 62 power units and 174 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHERN CLEARING INC based?
NORTHERN CLEARING INC is based in ASHLAND, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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