Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 48457)

NORTHERN CLEARING INC

U.S. DOT#: 48457

Address: 28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137
ASHLAND, WI 54806
Number of Vehicles: 67
Number of Drivers: 174
Number of Inspections: 65

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/23/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 10/10/2006)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	8.1	23.2
Driver	3.3	6.4
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/23/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-403575
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending January 30, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.88 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	3.76 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.31 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 5-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 68.7 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 65 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 41 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 18 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 65 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 65 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 40


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2LV	Lane Restriction violation	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation.	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.80-TEXTING	Driver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate.	1	1	2	Driver Fitness
392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured.	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp missing.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.41	No or defective parking brake system on CMV	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.43	No/improper breakaway or emergency braking	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV	Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D2-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TEPBM	Tires - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area.	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth.	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B	Brakes (general) Explain:	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 65


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/22/2025	NYSPA3070684	NY	13022Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/15/2025	NC0006829573	NC	70223X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/11/2025	WI2449008693	WI	14424X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
11/3/2025	WI2918000075	WI	DG99532	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
10/29/2025	WI2824000139	WI	14050Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
10/17/2025	NYSPA3090314	NY	13023Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
10/14/2025	NYSPT3051356	NY	57685X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
9/29/2025	MN0584000673	MN	65881Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/18/2025	NYSPB3050779	NY	98190X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
9/18/2025	MN1670000686	MN	14424X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
9/5/2025	NYSPD3011189	NY	38789Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/5/2025	NYSPD3071228	NY	38789Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/2/2025	NYSPD3031263	NY	49938X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/26/2025	MN0128000617	MN	13024Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/15/2025	NYSPA3090156	NY	36066Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/9/2025	NYSPE3010754	NY	EC68651	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/8/2025	NYSPC3040413	NY	45277Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/8/2025	NYSPC3040424	NY	YA34040	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/17/2025	NYSPE3080580	NY	85093Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/4/2025	NYSPB3110546	NY	27644Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.80-TEXTING Driver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV						10
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
5/13/2025	NYSPA3050564	NY	98191X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/12/2025	WI2764003931	WI	13024Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area						8
3/28/2025	NYSPT3090618	NY	95720X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/13/2025	NC0006738235	NC	51424Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/13/2025	NYSPT3080512	NY	65882Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/11/2025	NC0006736775	NC	42407Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/27/2025	NC0006732628	NC	62677Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
2/15/2025	NYSPT3040539	NY	49075Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/7/2025	MN1643000413	MN	59345X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/10/2025	NYD103000967	NY	98191X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
1/9/2025	NYSPE3070353	NY	98191X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
1/9/2025	MN0584000371	MN	13022Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
1/7/2025	NYD507500652	NY	57685X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/7/2025	NYSPT3080324	NY	95720X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
12/17/2024	NY1L37000593	NY	EC65863	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/5/2024	MN1664000346	MN	28602Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/23/2024	NYSPA3050015	NY	49075Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/29/2024	NYSPE0312067	NY	12791Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.41 No or defective parking brake system on CMV (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
7/19/2024	NYSPD0226349	NY	13023Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/19/2024	NYSPD0236061	NY	11730Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/19/2024	NYSPD0272520	NY	86541X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/18/2024	NYSPB0372918	NY	DH15533	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/18/2024	MN0584000157	MN	94408W	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/10/2024	NYSPD0226320	NY	73768X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/1/2024	US1252000082	US	42065Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/20/2024	NYSPB0342891	NY	57685X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/20/2024	MIARCHH01132	MI	27485Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/19/2024	NYSPG0174371	NY	77195X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/17/2024	NYSPT0580136	NY	70223X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/9/2024	NYSPB0333390	NY	95720X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain:						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle						4
4/26/2024	NYD507100602	NY	13023Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/12/2024	NYSPWG100831	NY	77195X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/10/2024	NYSPE0340648	NY	86541X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/2/2024	NYSPE0311584	NY	10177Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/2/2024	WI2628005221	WI	24724Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
3/27/2024	NYSPD0281568	NY	64302X	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/22/2024	NYSPB0402396	NY	DH17280	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
3/12/2024	NYD305400310	NY	42448Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing						6
2/23/2024	NYSPD1020009	NY	42448Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/16/2024	NYSPD0225875	NY	66735Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/14/2024	NYSPE0311546	NY	12786Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
2/9/2024	MN0AEU000635	MN	66736Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43 No/improper breakaway or emergency braking (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
2/8/2024	NYSPE0243430	NY	42065Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/8/2024	NYSPT0531937	NY	98191X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
2/8/2024	NYSPB0333168	NY	EC69728	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

1/20/2025	NY4065598500	NY	13023Z	WI	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
6/12/2024	MN0241640149	MN	62677Z	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 10/4/2006 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 65
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 41
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 24
Total Crashes* : 2

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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 1/30/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 10/4/2006 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 65 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 41 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 24	Total Crashes: 2*
10/4/2006 (Compliance Review) 7/15/2005 (Compliance Review) 10/7/2003 (Compliance Review) 5/5/1992 (Compliance Review) 6/27/1991 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 65 3.1% Vehicle Inspections 41 9.8% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 1

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 1/30/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

68.7 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 68.7 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

68.7 Average Power Units = 67 Current Power Units + 67 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 72 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 48457 = 94% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
8,926 VMT per Average Power Unit = 613,003 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 68.7 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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