HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1700397-northwest-truck-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NORTHWEST TRUCK LINES INC
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, (604) 930-8011, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC624173.
- 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) | MC624173 | Primary | Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Policy 82067 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2011 | 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
1 of 13 · British Columbia avg 16.2%
0 of 18 · British Columbia avg 1.6%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 13 72.2%
- WA 5 27.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 6
3 other units · 3 tractors
Freightliner 6Peterbilt 2
10 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 9
9 semi-trailers
Utility 8Great Dane 2Wabash 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Windset Farms 2Gemini Packaging 2Windset 2Merlin Plastics Alberta Inc 1Van Whole Produce Ltd 1Mucci 1Ohio Rack 1Sun Pacific 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| May 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | 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 British Columbia average covers 16,487 vehicle and 27,454 driver inspections of all British Columbia-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 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 | British Columbia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 77.8% | 70.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Obstructed Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the British Columbia column is the mix across all British Columbia-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Ferndale, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1700397 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC624173 |
| Legal name | NORTHWEST TRUCK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 516,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 19, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 22, 2007 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @northwestfreightways.ca |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberFresh ProduceMeatGarbage/RefuseRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about NORTHWEST TRUCK LINES INC
What does NORTHWEST TRUCK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC624173: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about NORTHWEST TRUCK LINES 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 TRUCK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1700397. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (604) 930-8011, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC624173, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 12340 Winram Rd, V3V 3
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE HAWKS TRANSPORT LTD Review Carrier |
Surrey, BC | 2173295 | MC754824 | 13 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| NORTH WEST FREIGHTWAYS LTD Carrier |
Surrey, BC | 1102094 | MC451690 | 13 | Active Current · Motus |
Other companies using (604) 930-8011
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST FREIGHTWAYS LTD Carrier |
Surrey, BC | 1102094 | MC451690 | 13 | Active Current · Motus |
| BLUE HAWKS TRANSPORT LTD Review Carrier |
Surrey, BC | 2173295 | MC754824 | 13 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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