Willow Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4120372 · Renton, WA 98056 · 2068502146

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/04/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Willow Express LLC (DOT# 4120372) in Renton, Washington has 40 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 7.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

40 Inspections
7.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
5 Power Units

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 7.5%
Carrier: 7.5% (3 of 40) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 40) National: 6.4%
73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in Washington
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Washington

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.

34 total violations across 40 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
13
Unsafe Driving
13
Hours of Service
8

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 5 states: CA, NV, OK, OR, WA
Level 1: 7 (18%) Level 2: 10 (25%) Level 3: 23 (57%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/04/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/19/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/19/2026 WA 3 0 0
12/29/2025 CA 2 0 0
11/18/2025 WA 3 0 0
10/13/2025 WA 3 0 0
09/15/2025 CA 1 0 0
09/01/2025 CA 3 0 0
08/28/2025 CA 1 1 0
08/24/2025 CA 2 0 0

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 MC1575757
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Accredited Specialty Insurance Company $750 12/01/2025

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 5
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/21/2023
MCS-150 Filed 20260326 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 630,000
Address 1024 N 31st St, Renton, WA 98056