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NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 548611 · MC-178289 · 2700 WEST MAIN STREET, TURLOCK, CA 95380-9537

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 12, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 5 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 33 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1994.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 400 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Not rated
Authority age
32 yr
Registered
Jan 25, 1994
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(209) 664-3800
Email
ssmith@northernrefrigerated.com
Website
northernrefrigerated.com
Address
2700 WEST MAIN STREET, TURLOCK, CA 95380-9537

Fleet

Power units
202
Drivers
170
Observed units
289
Avg fleet age
8.5 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
Yes
Cargo limit
$1M
Bond on file
No
Lapses
3

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
8.3% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
3.5% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
255
Crashes
8
Fatal crashes
5
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.3717%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.1637%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.1862%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance1.2216%Vektor est.