NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
548611
MC Number
178289
Fleet Size
202
Total Drivers
170
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 REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in TURLOCK, California, operating 202 power units with 170 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 3.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 10 crashes on file (2 fatal, 8 with injuries). FMCSA records show 260 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.8% across 321,883 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
260
Total
59%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
National Interstate Insurance Company — eff. Jul 1, 2025
Cargo
AGCS Marine Insurance Company — eff. May 1, 2010
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
10
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #548611) 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 REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC has 260 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 10 matching crashes. 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 REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC operates 202 power units with 170 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC located?
NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC is based in TURLOCK, California at 2700 WEST MAIN STREET, 95380-9537. Phone: (209) 664-3800.
What are NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.5%, 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 8.2%, 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.