HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/271939-knife-river-corporation-northwest/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:38 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST
Doing business as KNIFE RIVER
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (541) 918-5100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC193621.
- 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) | MC193621 | Primary | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1000673139261 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
8 of 36 · Oregon avg 22.1%
0 of 40 · Oregon avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | OR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | OR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | OR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | OR | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | OR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | WA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | OR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | OR | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | OR | 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 Oregon average covers 22,261 vehicle and 33,173 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
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 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 | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 6 | 91.7% | 71.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | 10.9% |
9 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 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Salem, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Bend, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Not Reported, ND | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Stayton, OR | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 4.19 W Molalla, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 6.03 N Rogue River, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | .46 N Terrebonne, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | .28 E Dundee, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 271939 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC193621 |
| Legal name | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST |
| DBA name | KNIFE RIVER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 425 |
| Drivers | 433 |
| Annual mileage | 9,000,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 18, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 22, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherRedi Mix
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 KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST
What does KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST's operating authority allow?
MC193621: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 271939. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (541) 918-5100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC193621, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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