NORTHWEST TRUCKLINES INC
USDOT 1700397 • 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-624173 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 8, 2011 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | BIPD/Primary | 82067 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Full (1) | 82067 | ON FILE | Nov 30, 2007 | Nov 30, 2007 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5IM175752 | ON FILE | Nov 28, 2007 | Mar 26, 2011 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 82067 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2007 | Dec 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 82067 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 82067 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5IM175752 | CARGO | Mar 26, 2011 | Mar 26, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 82067 | BIPD/Full (1) | Nov 30, 2007 | Nov 30, 2007 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC624173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2011 |
| MC624173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC624173 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 2007 | — | 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
2 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FERNDALE | I 5 MP 264.30 | ...483617 | NORTHWEST TRUCKLINES INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEDFORD | I-5 & HWY 62 ON RAMP | ...JC2672 | NORTHWEST TRUCKLINES INC |
| Oct 14, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2017 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2015 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2015 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records