What is Northwest Carriers INC's safety grade?

Northwest Carriers INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Northwest Carriers INC have?

Northwest Carriers INC has 78 inspections on record with a 25.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 87 violations.

Has Northwest Carriers INC been involved in any crashes?

Northwest Carriers INC has 3 crashes on record.

Does Northwest Carriers INC have active authority and insurance?

Northwest Carriers INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Northwest Carriers INC Safety Record

DOT# 1397565 · Othello, WA 99344 · 5094882438

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 5/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Northwest Carriers INC (DOT# 1397565) in Othello, Washington has 78 inspections on record with 87 violations and a 25.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

78 Inspections

25.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

3 Crashes

41 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 25.6%

Carrier: 25.6% (20 of 78) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.6%

Carrier: 2.6% (2 of 78) National: 6.4%

38% OOS rate better than 38% of carriers in Washington

15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 87 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

87 total violations across 78 inspections

24 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (28%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 78 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 3 states: MT, OR, WA

Level 1: 6 (8%) Level 2: 43 (55%) Level 3: 29 (37%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/12/2026	WA	3	0	0
03/09/2026	WA	2	2	0
03/04/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/23/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/20/2026	OR	2	1	0
02/17/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/05/2026	WA	1	0	0
02/03/2026	WA	2	0	0
01/21/2026	WA	2	1	0
12/30/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/17/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/04/2025	WA	2	0	0
12/03/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/20/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/19/2025	WA	1	0	0
11/17/2025	WA	3	0	0
10/16/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/13/2025	WA	3	0	0
10/09/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/08/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/07/2025	WA	2	0	0
08/21/2025	WA	2	0	0
08/06/2025	WA	2	0	0
07/25/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/17/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/10/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/05/2025	WA	3	0	0
04/15/2025	WA	3	0	0
04/10/2025	WA	2	0	0
04/02/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/27/2025	WA	3	0	0
03/21/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/04/2025	WA	3	0	0
02/25/2025	WA	2	2	0
02/10/2025	WA	2	0	0
01/16/2025	WA	2	1	0
01/02/2025	WA	2	1	0
12/12/2024	WA	2	0	0
11/05/2024	WA	3	0	1
10/24/2024	WA	2	1	0
10/18/2024	WA	2	0	0
10/14/2024	WA	2	1	0
10/02/2024	WA	3	0	0
09/23/2024	WA	1	0	0
09/18/2024	WA	3	0	0
09/03/2024	WA	3	0	0
05/30/2024	WA	3	0	0
05/29/2024	WA	2	1	0
05/24/2024	WA	2	0	0
05/03/2024	WA	1	0	1
05/01/2024	WA	2	0	0
04/25/2024	WA	3	0	0
04/01/2024	WA	2	1	0
03/29/2024	WA	2	1	0
03/26/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/11/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/07/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/06/2024	WA	2	1	0
02/13/2024	WA	2	0	0
02/09/2024	WA	2	1	0
02/08/2024	WA	3	0	0
02/06/2024	WA	2	1	0
02/06/2024	WA	2	0	0
01/22/2024	WA	1	1	0
01/16/2024	WA	3	0	0
11/30/2023	WA	3	0	0
11/16/2023	WA	2	1	0
10/26/2023	WA	2	0	0
08/25/2023	WA	3	0	0
08/17/2023	WA	2	1	0
08/04/2023	WA	3	0	0
07/24/2023	WA	3	0	0
07/18/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/16/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/13/2023	WA	1	0	0
05/05/2023	WA	2	0	0
04/21/2023	MT	3	0	0
04/05/2023	WA	2	1	0

Crash History · 3 records

15-SEP-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
15-SEP-25	WA	0	0	0
15-JAN-25	OR	0	0	0
03-MAY-24	WA	0	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC524959

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority Active

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	12/15/2013
SURETY	Southwest Marine and General Insurance Compan	N/A	10/01/2013

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 41

Drivers 43

Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 07/21/2005

MCS-150 Filed 20240322 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,985,448

Address 630 E Main, Othello, WA 99344