HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1063285-tradewinds-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (541) 926-6020, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC256153.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC256153 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP34185A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 11, 2005 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
23 of 163 · Oregon avg 22.1%
7 of 250 · Oregon avg 5.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | UT | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | ID | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | ID | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Oregon average covers 22,253 vehicle and 33,162 driver inspections of all Oregon-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
100 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 141 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 27 | 66.0% | 71.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 19.0% | 10.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 7 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 6 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 3 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 3922LCDLR | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Oakridge, OR | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Centralia, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | East Windsor, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Schurz, NV | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Laramie, WY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1063285 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC256153 |
| Legal name | TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 87 |
| Drivers | 75 |
| Annual mileage | 8,388,685 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 17, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC256153: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1063285. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (541) 926-6020, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC256153, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (541) 926-6020
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRADEWINDS BROKERAGE INC Broker |
Albany, OR | 2230439 | MC452993 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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