HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1397565-northwest-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC524959
No risk signals found
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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, (509) 488-2438, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC524959.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC524959 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP07677A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 15, 2013 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC524959 | — | Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company Policy 13935 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 of 34 · Washington avg 24.5%
1 of 54 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 13, 2026 | WA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 9, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Washington average covers 48,855 vehicle and 83,396 driver inspections of all Washington-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
47 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 66 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 14 | 78.7% | 71.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 6.4% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 4.3% | 3.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2B | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Washington column is the mix across all Washington-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Tacoma, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Kent, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 3.15 E Umatilla, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1397565 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC524959 |
| Legal name | NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 46 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 1,950,751 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 8, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 21, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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 NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC
Is NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC524959: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking NORTHWEST CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1397565. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (509) 488-2438, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC524959, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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