What is United Motor Freight INC's safety grade?

United Motor Freight 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 United Motor Freight INC have?

United Motor Freight INC has 72 inspections on record with a 30.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 1.4% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 88 violations.

Has United Motor Freight INC been involved in any crashes?

United Motor Freight INC has 3 crashes on record.

Does United Motor Freight INC have active authority and insurance?

United Motor Freight INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

United Motor Freight INC Safety Record

DOT# 236685 · Seattle, WA 98106 · 2069330515

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/11/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, United Motor Freight INC (DOT# 236685) in Seattle, Washington has 72 inspections on record with 88 violations and a 30.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

72 Inspections

30.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

3 Crashes

20 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 30.6%

Carrier: 30.6% (22 of 72) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 1.4%

Carrier: 1.4% (1 of 72) National: 6.4%

33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Washington

11% crash rate better than 11% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 88 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.

88 total violations across 72 inspections

26 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (30%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 72 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 10 states

Level 1: 13 (18%) Level 2: 36 (50%) Level 3: 23 (32%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/11/2026	WA	2	2	0
03/06/2026	SD	3	0	0
03/04/2026	WA	2	1	0
02/26/2026	WA	2	1	0
02/10/2026	WA	3	0	0
01/27/2026	WA	2	0	0
01/06/2026	MT	3	0	0
01/03/2026	ID	2	1	0
09/18/2025	WA	2	0	0
09/17/2025	MT	3	0	0
09/05/2025	WA	3	0	0
08/05/2025	WA	2	1	1
08/04/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/17/2025	OR	2	0	0
07/11/2025	OH	2	0	0
07/07/2025	CA	3	0	0
06/20/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/05/2025	WA	2	0	0
05/30/2025	WA	2	1	0
05/07/2025	WA	3	0	0
04/29/2025	AZ	3	0	0
04/18/2025	WA	1	0	0
04/18/2025	WA	1	0	0
04/18/2025	WA	1	0	0
04/18/2025	WA	1	0	0
04/18/2025	WA	1	0	0
04/18/2025	WA	1	0	0
04/17/2025	WA	2	0	0
04/02/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/26/2025	SD	3	0	0
03/26/2025	WA	2	2	0
03/24/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/19/2025	WA	2	0	0
02/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
02/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
02/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
02/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
02/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
02/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
02/11/2025	WA	2	0	0
01/28/2025	WA	2	1	0
12/30/2024	WA	3	0	0
12/18/2024	WA	2	0	0
12/12/2024	WA	3	0	0
12/04/2024	WA	2	0	0
11/27/2024	WA	2	1	0
11/26/2024	WA	3	0	0
11/16/2024	AR	2	0	0
10/18/2024	WA	3	0	0
09/12/2024	WA	2	2	0
09/11/2024	WA	2	1	0
09/06/2024	WA	2	0	0
08/29/2024	SD	3	0	0
06/13/2024	WA	2	1	0
06/10/2024	WA	2	0	0
05/16/2024	WA	2	0	0
04/18/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/20/2024	WA	3	0	0
02/12/2024	WA	2	1	0
01/03/2024	WA	2	0	0
12/01/2023	CA	3	0	0
11/21/2023	WA	2	0	0
10/23/2023	WA	2	2	0
09/18/2023	WA	3	0	0
09/04/2023	WA	1	1	0
08/16/2023	OR	3	0	0
08/01/2023	WA	3	0	0
07/25/2023	WA	2	2	0
07/03/2023	WA	2	1	0
06/29/2023	MN	3	0	0
06/27/2023	MT	3	0	0
05/24/2023	WA	2	0	0

Crash History · 3 records

20-JUN-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
20-JUN-25	OR	0	0	0
05-JUN-25	WA	0	0	0
04-DEC-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 MC157220

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority Inactive

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Excess	Lexington Insurance Company	$4,000	04/15/2015
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	05/19/2020

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 20

Drivers 19

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 08/17/1983

MCS-150 Filed 20250926 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 432,957

Address 3800 West Marginal Way Sw, Seattle, WA 98106