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Generated Oct 5, 2026
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NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 548611 · MC178289 · EIN 95-3137599 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2700 WEST MAIN STREET, TURLOCK, CA, 95380-9537
(209) 664-3800 · RICHARD MELLO
30
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
202 / 170
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
254 / 634
Crashes (24 mo)
9 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy WPP 8200142-00 · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance413 pts
Unsafe Driving81 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance74 pts
Driver Fitness66 pts
Other60 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 7 | 6 | 35 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 24 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA238
WA5
AZ5
NV4
OR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.46 | 0.42 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.14 | ≈57–61% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.17 | 1.18 | ≈10–14% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 4 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 64% · Seat belt 17% · Speeding 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 65% · False log / RODS 26% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 38% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 34% (6 OOS) · Tires 15% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 22 inspections, 25 violations, 2 OOS, 14 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance8 viol · 32%
395.24C2III-ELDSDN ×6, 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 52 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.105).
2. Other8 viol · 32%
392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 390.3E3-MC ×2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 24%
396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LTSM
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.878).
Repeat offenders: 395.24C2III-ELDSDN ×6, 392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2, 390.3E3-MC ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | SAN DIMAS, CA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/22/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/08/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 01/13/2026 | STOCKTON, CA | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2025 | MARTINEZ, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/05/2025 | POMONA, CA | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2025 | SAN JOSE, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/05/2025 | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/06/2024 | POMONA, CA | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 100 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer48 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD MELLO
Annual mileage
10.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
170
Registered since
1994-01-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 23 carriers
Shares identifiers with 23 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRY-US TRANSPORTATION INC | 1460150 | 3 VINs | strong |
| COUNTY OF DEL NORTE | 2808863 | officer | strong |
| RICHIE'S EXCAVATING | 1697049 | officer | strong |
| GURPINDER SINGH SANGHERA | 2940180 | 2 VINs | medium |
| POPPY STATE EXPRESS INC | 541309 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: POPPY STATE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 541309, 1993).
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.0M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200142-00
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-909132-1
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-906411-4
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-904189-3
01/04/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 107734879
05/31/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP58676A
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP58676A
05/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP135274A
05/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 358734
04/04/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2013)
04/04/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2013)
05/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP356407
04/04/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2012)
04/04/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2012)
07/09/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CGT356407
05/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CGT356407
05/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 354543
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