Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc
USDOT 548611 · MC-178289 · Turlock, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Turlock, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 202 power units and 170 drivers, which ranks it #105 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 255 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 9.4% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 2 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 4.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 548611 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-178289 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2700 West Main Street, Turlock, CA 95380 |
| Phone | (209) 664-3800 |
| First registered | Jan 25, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 548611.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 202 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 360 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.84 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 10,022,262 miles reported for 2025 – about 49,615 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 170 CDL drivers; 80 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 90 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Northern Refrigerated Transp | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.4% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 50% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 20% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 255 | 255 with a driver check, 180 with a vehicle check, 98 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc?
Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 548611 and operating authority MC-178289.
How many trucks does Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc have?
It reports 202 power units (202 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 360 trailers, with 170 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 3, 2026).
Where is Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Turlock, California 95380.
What is the out-of-service rate of Northern Refrigerated Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.4% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.