Knife River Safety Record
DOT# 271939 · Tangent, OR 97389 · 5419185100
Legal name: Knife River Corporation-northwest
Average safety record — scored 32/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 32/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Knife River (DOT# 271939) in Tangent, Oregon has 49 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 30.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 55 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.
Inspection History · 49 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | WA | 1 | 0 |
| 11/20/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | OR | 1 | 0 |
| 10/31/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 10/07/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-SEP-25 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-AUG-25 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-JAN-25 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-NOV-24 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-OCT-25 | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-OCT-25 | OR | 0 | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company | $750 |
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.