SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC
USDOT 1885447 • 3250 NW ST HELENS RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97210
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-679508 | REVOKED | May 4, 2020 | May 4, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 6401490 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGT000156015 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2015 | Apr 15, 2018 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 6401490 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP140641A | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2020 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP140641A | NAME CHANGED | Oct 31, 2017 | May 4, 2020 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCT000156015 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2015 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000156014 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2014 | Oct 31, 2015 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000156014 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2014 | Oct 31, 2015 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068750374 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068750374 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2013 | Dec 4, 2014 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068717497 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068691649 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2012 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU755906/01/2010 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2010 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO9402431-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2010 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08450523 001 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2009 | Nov 28, 2010 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08450523 001 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2009 | Oct 31, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO9451515 | REPLACED | May 4, 2009 | Oct 31, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 6401490 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 6401490 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP140641A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP140641A | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2020 | May 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGT000156015 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCT000156015 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000156014 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2015 | Oct 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000156014 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 31, 2015 | Oct 31, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 5068750374 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 5068750374 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068717497 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068691649 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9402431-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU755906/01/2010 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08450523 001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2010 | Nov 28, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08450523 001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2010 | Oct 31, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9451515 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2009 | Oct 31, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-679508 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC679508 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 7, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC679508 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2013 |
| MC679508 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2012 |
| MC679508 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2011 |
| MC679508 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2010 |
| MC679508 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 2009 | REVOKED | May 4, 2020 |
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
4 states • 80 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 80 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.302A-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk HM package with ID numbers as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (80 inspections)
Showing 50 of 80
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALEM | I-5 .05 N MARKET ST EXIT | ...649635 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TACOMA | I-705*000.80 | ...266571 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Jan 13, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VANCOUVER | NE 99TH AVE BLK 5100 | ...451028 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TACOMA | PORT OF TACOMA RD BLK 2120 | ...266574 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Nov 19, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TACOMA | SR-509*002.00 | ...644489 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Dec 16, 2022 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VANCOUVER | NE ANDRESEN RD/NE FOURTH PLAIN BLVD | ...435447 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Jun 9, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUALATIN | I-5 .25 S NYBERG RD ON RAMP | ...266052 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| May 17, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOTHELL | I-405*023.10 | ...266569 | SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC |
| Dec 17, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2017 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2013 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events