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Carrier profile · USDOT 498400 · MC-578463 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
NORTHGATE TOWING LLC
13 power unitsLocal · 2 statesCINCINNATI, OH82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-578463 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
9.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo66.766.7 %
▲ 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 peersDecoding
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Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHGATE TOWING LLC (USDOT 498400) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 19, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 11, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 24, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHGATE TOWING LLC's USDOT number?
NORTHGATE TOWING LLC's USDOT number is 498400, and its motor carrier number is MC-578463.
Is NORTHGATE TOWING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, NORTHGATE TOWING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHGATE TOWING LLC's safety record?
NORTHGATE TOWING LLC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is NORTHGATE TOWING LLC's fleet?
NORTHGATE TOWING LLC operates 13 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHGATE TOWING LLC based?
NORTHGATE TOWING LLC is based in CINCINNATI, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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