NW SHIPPERS INC
DBA: WHATCOM COUNTY CARGO XPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NW SHIPPERS INC (USDOT 1202083) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ERIC WIESEN (Company officer); REBECCA COURCHAINE (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1202083/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 35.7% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67548 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective May 2, 2006
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC518919ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 29.41% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NW SHIPPERS INC is a motor carrier based in FERNDALE, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1202083. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 16 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
NW SHIPPERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 16 drivers, based in Ferndale, WA. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 138% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (19 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
26.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,548 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | Mar 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| Great Dane | 10 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Gn Custom | 1 | |
| Mana | 1 | |
| Trailmobil | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 5.72 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87350503 | Mar 17, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86822033 | Jan 12, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86550805 | Dec 10, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86514515 | Dec 5, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.207F-SLAS, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86397986 | Nov 19, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86331036 | Nov 11, 2025 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86175789 | Oct 24, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 86113889 | Oct 17, 2025 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F | Yes |
| 85578256 | Aug 20, 2025 | WA | 3 | EVERETT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 85347110 | Jul 28, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85121789 | Jul 1, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83866341 | Feb 12, 2025 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83836347 | Jan 30, 2025 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 83455858 | Dec 19, 2024 | WA | 2 | BELLINGHAM WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82761764 | Sep 24, 2024 | WA | 3 | CONWAY WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82639751 | Sep 10, 2024 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.55(d)(3) | Yes |
| 82702356 | Sep 4, 2024 | WA | 2 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82209925 | Jul 9, 2024 | WA | 3 | STANWOOD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81451390 | Apr 23, 2024 | WA | 3 | MOUNT VERNON WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81183791 | Mar 25, 2024 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 80673453 | Jan 23, 2024 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.207F-SLAS | No |
| 80281420 | Nov 30, 2023 | WA | 3 | EVERETT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 79886914 | Oct 9, 2023 | WA | 3 | wa-sc35---anacortes |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79810015 | Sep 29, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc33---bow-hill-(poe) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(d), 393.205(c) | No |
| 79138686 | Jul 11, 2023 | WA | 2 | S |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.13(a), 392.2, 393.203 | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EB40304 | Jun 14, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E722187 | Oct 6, 2017 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E625516 | Dec 18, 2016 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E516724 | Feb 12, 2016 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E492826 | Dec 3, 2015 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E316994 | Mar 24, 2014 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E289132 | Nov 18, 2013 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E094168 | Feb 24, 2011 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA0003394992 | Feb 4, 2011 | WA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA0003335249 | Apr 13, 2010 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2009420111 | May 29, 2009 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 25, 2006 | MC518919 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Apr 21, 2005 | MC518919-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP75598I | 34 | — | May 2, 2006 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP75598I | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 2, 2006 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP75598H | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2004 | May 2, 2006 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP75598H | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2004 | May 30, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP75598H | CARGO | — | May 13, 2004 | May 30, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP75598H | CARGO | — | May 13, 2004 | May 2, 2006 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOW WA | WA | 14 | 5 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| EVERETT WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| BELLINGHAM WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| CONWAY WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNT VERNON WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| S | WA | 1 | 0 |
| STANWOOD WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.13(a) | Retroreflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured prior to December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC518919
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
34 policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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How to verify NW SHIPPERS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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