KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST
USDOT 271939 • DBA: KNIFE RIVER • 32260 OLD HWY 34, TANGENT, OR, 97389
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-193621 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-641-446115-03 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | CP8516973C | ON FILE | Feb 1, 1989 | Mar 6, 2022 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-641-446115-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-641-005097-05 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-641-005097-05 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2014 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-641-005097-05 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-04 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-03 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 6, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-01 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2001 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-00 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2000 | Mar 31, 2001 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-00 (FAX JJS) | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2000 | Mar 31, 2000 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2978840-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2000 | Jan 5, 2007 |
| AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AST109751 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1998 | Jun 24, 2000 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | CP925961I | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1990 | Mar 15, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-446115-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-446115-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-641-005097-05 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-641-005097-05 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CP8516973C | CARGO | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-005097-05 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2007 | Jan 6, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2007 | Jan 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2001 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO. | AST109751 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2000 | Jun 24, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 2978840-00 (FAX JJS) | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2000 | Mar 31, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CP925961I | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 1999 | Mar 15, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-193621 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-193621 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2026 |
| MC193621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2025 |
| MC193621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2022 |
| MC193621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2007 |
| MC193621 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC193621 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 21, 2000 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2005 |
| MC193621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 1999 |
| MC193621 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 5, 1986 | REVOKED | Sep 7, 2000 |
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 • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDNS | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 0 | 5 | 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 (48 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 1804 | ...349686 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST |
| Oct 2, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STAYTON | N FIRST AVE & E MARION ST | ...233353 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST |
| Sep 30, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4.19 W MOLALLA | HWY 211 .09 W KROPF RD | ...695493 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST |
| Aug 29, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 6.03 N ROGUE RIVER | E EVANS CREEK RD & QUEENS BRANCH RD | ...C46001 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST |
| Jan 13, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .46 N TERREBONNE | HWY 97 & LOWER BRIDGE WAY | ...234389 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST |
| Nov 11, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .28 E DUNDEE | HWY 18 .04 W HWY 99W | ...285966 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Jul 7, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEND | NE 4TH ST & NE UNDERWOOD AVE | ...274350 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Mar 31, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWBERG | E PORTLAND RD & N VILLA RD | ...466797 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Feb 22, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1.17 W LINNTON | HWY 30 & SAUVIE ISLAND BRIDGE | ...325333 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Dec 12, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .65 W BROOKS | BROOKLAKE RD & NB I-5 EXIT RAMP | ...254569 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Nov 1, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 22.30 W KLAMATH FALLS | WESTSIDE RD & HWY 140 | ...354835 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Sep 19, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOREST GROVE | HWY 47 (QUINCE ST) & MARTIN RD | ...705573 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Jul 14, 2022 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 1 | TROUTDAL | NW SUNDIAL RD .21 N NW SWIGERT WAY | ...392221 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Jun 27, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1.72 N BEND | JOHNSON RD & TYLER RD | ...722017 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Jun 23, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROUTDALE | SUNDIAL RD & NW SWIGERT WAY | ...720462 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Mar 31, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | EUGENE | HWY 132 (DELTA HWY) & HWY 569 (EB BELTLINE) ON RAM | ...363065 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Feb 23, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .21 E ALBANY | THREE LAKES RD & GRAND PRAIRIE RD | ...C15148 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Jan 12, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROUTDALE | SUNDIAL RD .08 S 40 MILE RD | ...363061 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Sep 17, 2021 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 2.23 S RICKREALL | HWY 99W & CLOW CREEK RD | ...325004 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Aug 30, 2021 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 7.89 E BEND | HWY 20E & RICKARD | ...175465 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Aug 27, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENLEY | HWY 39 & HENLEY RD | ...721767 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Jun 1, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | HWY 101 & MUNZEL LAKE RD | ...393763 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Mar 12, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5.29 W VENETA | HWY 126 .02 W POODLE CREEK RD | ...450953 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - NORTHWEST |
| Dec 19, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events