NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC
FMCSA Live Status
Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 202
- Drivers · CDL
- 170 · 170
- Annual miles
- 10M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 202 | 0 | 0 | 202 |
| Trailers | 360 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- Registered
- 01-25-1994 (32 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 02-03-2026 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- STEFANIE MELLO
- Officer
- RICKY SOUZA
Cargo
- High-Risk Cargo
- General Freight, Refrigerated Food, Meat
Note: "General Freight" is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is probably lower than similar fleets (about an 80% chance), but the record is too thin to say by how much.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of 200–499 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Fatal crashes2 crashes with 2 fatalities in 24 months (most recent Jul 5, 2025).Ask: the accident register and loss runs for these crashes.
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Injury crashes5 crashes with 7 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Driver qualification8 out-of-service violations against drivers: 8 no valid CDL (Aug 2025 – Mar 2026).Ask: driver qualification files and hiring standards.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 27 of 98 violations (28%). Brake or light defects led to 10 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.9% vs 22.3% national; driver 3.1% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
- 75% of inspections found no violations.
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Dangerous driving: 4
Track record
Inspected about as often as interstate fleets of 200–499 trucks in California (about 250 in 24 months would be typical).
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.022 | 0.023 |
| Inspections | 0.92 | 0.77 |
| Violations | 0.24 | 0.33 |
| Critical violations | 0.02 | 0.07 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 200–499 power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
98 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert59 · 15 OOSBrakes 27 · Lights 18 · Wheels & hubs 5 · Tires 3 · Cargo securement 1 · 5 more
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Hours of service No alert17 · 0 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 13 · Over hours limit 2 · False log 1 · No log 1
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Unsafe driving No alert11 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 6 · Seat belt 1 · Speeding 1 · Other 3
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Driver fitness No alert11 · 8 OOSNo valid CDL 11
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
24 months-
Jun22026CaliforniaInjury · 2 people hurtDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May222026CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May82026CaliforniaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jan132026CaliforniaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Oct232025CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jul52025CaliforniaFatal · 1 deathDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun252025CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Hazmat released.
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Mar52025ArizonaInjury · 2 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Dec62024CaliforniaFatal · 1 deathDark - not lighted, one-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
1 more in the FMCSA records below.
2 of the 9 crashes were fatal.
5 of the 9 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
1 of the 9 crashes released hazardous materials.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026- Liability (BIPD)
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$1,000,000 · National Interstate Insurance Companyon record since Jul 1, 2025 · FMCSA minimum $750,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Apr 1993
- Cargo filing
- on file · AGCS Marine Insurance Company since May 1, 2010
- 2 liability insurers on FMCSA's record, 1 change: UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. → National Interstate Insurance Company (Jul 2025)
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since May 12, 1995)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
33 filings and 13 authority events since 1993 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Jul 1, 2025National Interstate Insurance CompanyLiability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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May 1, 2024UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Jul 1, 2025 · replaced by another insurer14 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2023UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2024 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 16, 2022TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICABroker bond (BMC-84) · ended Jan 4, 2023 · cancellation notice took effect2 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2022UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2023 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2020GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2022 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective May 31, 2022 came after the replacement; 24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2013NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2020 · replaced by another insurer84 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 4, 2013FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped May 6, 2013opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 1, 2013)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2012CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2013 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 4, 2012FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 24, 2012opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 1, 2012)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2011CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Jul 9, 2011 · cancellation notice took effect2 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2011CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 4, 2011FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 27, 2011opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 1, 2011)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2010AGCS Marine Insurance CompanyCargo · on file · on fileFMCSA's new system
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May 1, 2010CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2011 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 5, 2010FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 28, 2010opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 1, 2010)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 20, 2009FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jul 24, 2009cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2009FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.Cargo · ended May 1, 2010 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2009CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Cargo · ended Aug 16, 2009 · cancellation notice took effect4 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2009CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2010 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 6, 2009FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 30, 2009opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 2, 2009)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2008CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Cargo · ended May 1, 2009 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective May 2, 2009 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2008CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2009 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective May 2, 2009 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 4, 2008FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 9, 2008opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 1, 2008)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2007CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Cargo · ended May 1, 2008 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
- California (HQ) 239
- Arizona 5
- Washington 5
- Nevada 4
- Oregon 2
Mostly inspected in its home state (94%).
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (202 power units: 202 filed, 119 seen roadside in 24 months).
We'd expect a typical fleet of 202 power units this active to have about 5.8 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 11 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 3.7 a year) — fewer than a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 4.6 over the next 12 — below a typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
- 1 inspection with no out-of-service result
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB Property| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0.45 | |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 0.12 | |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 0.16 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 1.23 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-26 – 31-OCT-24) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.