NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAYS LTD
USDOT 1102094 • 12340 WINRAM RD, SURREY, BC, V3V 3Y5
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-451690 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 7, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5IM224694 | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2007 | Mar 27, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 81435 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 2003 | Dec 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ILM 30224694 - SEAT | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2003 | Jan 2, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ILM 30224694 - SEAT | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2003 | Dec 20, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81435 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5IM224694 | CARGO | Mar 27, 2011 | Mar 27, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | ILM 30224694 - SEAT | CARGO | Jan 2, 2008 | Jan 2, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | ILM 30224694 - SEAT | CARGO | Dec 20, 2007 | Dec 20, 2007 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC451690 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2011 |
| MC451690 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC451690 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2007 |
| MC451690 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 103 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from latest 100 of 103 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (103 inspections)
Showing 50 of 103
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FEDERAL WAY | I-5*141.00 | ...KZ8899 | NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAYS LTD |
| Feb 1, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5 NB/.8mi S of TWIN CITIES RD | ...254724 | NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAYS LTD |
| Nov 10, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2015 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2014 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2013 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2008 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2007 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2007 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2006 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events