NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY, DOT #2502368 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report

TAWAS CITY, Michigan · DOT #2502368 · 6 trucks · 4 drivers · Safety Rating: Not Rated

Your trucks have been put out of service on every inspection since June 18: Michigan on June 18 and July 7.

Every one included a lights violation.

Your MCS-150 lists 6 trucks and 4 drivers.

Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY is a small fleet motor carrier based in TAWAS CITY, Michigan (USDOT #2502368). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 9 recent inspection(s) and 29 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.

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Carrier Intelligence Score

39/100 High Risk

CategoryScoreMax
Safety Rating2230
Inspection Pass Rate1020
Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg)315
CSA BASIC percentilesNot measuredn/a

Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY's public FMCSA record, line by line

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months

  • July 7, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.51) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
  • June 18, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 7 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.51), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78).
  • May 7, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.82).
  • Oct. 23, 2025, Michigan. No violations.
  • July 16, 2025, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
  • April 29, 2025, Michigan. 6 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2), a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY: TAWAS CITY, Michigan Trucking Company

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY is a small fleet operating out of TAWAS CITY, Michigan with USDOT number 2502368. The company operates 6 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.

FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY has undergone 9 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 44.4%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 11.1%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.

Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status

The public FMCSA record for NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY carries 29 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 7, 2026. Across 9 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 4 vehicle out-of-service violations.

A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.

What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means

The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.

Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.

The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.

Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate beyond 100 miles (4 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.

Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 8,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.

Fleet Composition and Driver Profile

Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 6 straight trucks, 1 trailer. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.

The carrier reports 4 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.

Intrastate driver count: 4. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.

How NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY Compares to the National Average

Across the 9 recorded inspections, NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY's 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 11.1% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.

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Recent DOT Inspections: NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY

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Frequently asked questions about NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY

What is NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY's FMCSA safety rating?

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY (USDOT #2502368) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.

How large is NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY's fleet?

Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY operates 6 power unit(s) and 4 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.

Where is NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY based?

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in TAWAS CITY, Michigan, under USDOT number 2502368.

What is NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY's DOT inspection and violation history?

FileFlo shows 9 recent DOT inspection(s) and 29 recorded violation(s) for NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY (USDOT #2502368), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.

What is NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?

NORTHWOODS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AND NURSERY scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.

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