NORTHERN CLEARING INC

AUTHORIZED
28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137, ASHLAND, WI, 54806-4601|(715) 682-6646

USDOT

48457

MC Number

403575

Fleet Size

67

Total Drivers

174

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

NORTHERN CLEARING INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ASHLAND, Wisconsin, operating 67 power units with 174 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.4% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 56 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate5.4%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate12.5%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Wisconsin is 8.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.7% across 64,523 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

56

Total

64%

Driver %

Driver Inspections56
Vehicle Inspections32
Driver OOS Rate5.4%
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 1, 2017

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is NORTHERN CLEARING INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NORTHERN CLEARING INC (USDOT #48457) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is NORTHERN CLEARING INC's safety record?

NORTHERN CLEARING INC has 56 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does NORTHERN CLEARING INC operate?

NORTHERN CLEARING INC operates 67 power units with 174 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does NORTHERN CLEARING INC transport hazardous materials?

No. NORTHERN CLEARING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is NORTHERN CLEARING INC located?

NORTHERN CLEARING INC is based in ASHLAND, Wisconsin at 28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137, 54806-4601. Phone: (715) 682-6646.

What are NORTHERN CLEARING INC's out-of-service rates?

NORTHERN CLEARING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.4%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.