NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2318900 • 46820 HAYES RD, MACOMB, MI, 48044
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-791646 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9108574 | ON FILE | Nov 9, 2024 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6513476 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 9, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF010173 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2021 | Nov 9, 2022 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882614 05 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 9, 2021 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882614 04 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2019 | Nov 9, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882614 03 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2018 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882614 02 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2017 | Nov 9, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882614 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2016 | Nov 9, 2017 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08802737-001 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2015 | Nov 9, 2015 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08802737-001 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2015 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08802737-001 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2015 | Nov 9, 2015 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2095057 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2014 | Nov 9, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS027419 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN126089 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054637 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2012 | Jun 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9108574 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6513476 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2024 | Nov 9, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010173 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882614 05 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882614 04 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882614 03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882614 02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2018 | Nov 9, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882614 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08802737-001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08802737-001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2015 | Nov 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2095057 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2015 | Nov 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08802737-001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2015 | Nov 9, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS027419 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN126089 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054637 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2026 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2022 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2021 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2020 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2019 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2018 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2017 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2014 |
| MC791646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2013 |
| MC791646 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2012 | — | 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
3 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 87283886 | MONROE INSP BUILDING | MI | Level 1 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 86604908 | N/B M-53 @ 32 MILE RD | MI | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 86096284 | NB-I-75 @ VERNOR HWY | MI | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86016579 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA | MI | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 84164715 | LONDON | KY | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82753598 | WARREN IN | IN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 81017826 | EB I-94 @ NEW HAVEN RD | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.11 | No |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79730827 | E/B I94 NEAR MT. HOPE RD | MI | Level 2 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 383.71(h), 393.9(a), 393.24(a) | No |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 79504379 | FRANKFORT | KY | Level 2 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 79383905 | US20 @ LN 101 W OTTER LAKE | IN | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 79159385 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78880498 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 8 MILE | ...420627 | NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 25, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLORENCE | I 0075 | ...GM4430 | NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 19, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I 75 FWY | ...GD2734 | NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 5, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Parma Twp | I 94 | ...BK1371 | NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 28, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events