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NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL

USDOT 656281 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Hazmat Company officer: SUNDING CHANG Company officer 2: ROBERT CODE Liquids / Gases Chemicals Based in SHERWOOD, OR Grade B · 72
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: SUNDING CHANG
Company officer 2: ROBERT CODE
Cargo: Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
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TruckCodex risk summary — NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL (USDOT 656281)
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
Officer(s): SUNDING CHANG (Company officer); ROBERT CODE (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:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/656281/
As of: Jul 19, 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 B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.9% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=34968 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 656281
In FMCSA records since Aug 26, 1996 (~29y)
Company officer SUNDING CHANG
Company officer 2 ROBERT CODE
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
Fleet size 28 units
Drivers 27
Annual mileage 1,301,802 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (503) 625-3770
Email: [email protected]
Physical
14200 S W TUALATIN SHERWOOD RD
SHERWOOD, OR 97140
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 656281
In FMCSA records since Aug 26, 1996 (~29y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,301,802 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 15.9% vs 23.4% -7.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.1% vs 6.7% -4.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 26 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 74 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 35 35 2
OOS inspections 0 4 1
OOS percentage 0% 11.43% 50%
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%).

Power Units
28
Drivers
27
Inspections
74
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
15.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL is a motor carrier based in SHERWOOD, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 656281. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 28 power units and 27 drivers, with 74 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.9%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 27 drivers, based in Sherwood, OR. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 32% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (25) and OR (16), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.6% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Brenner ta are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 15.9% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 34,968 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 34,968 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
15.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 34,968 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 20 2 10.0% Jan 29, 2026
Oregon (OR) 15 2 13.3% Jul 7, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 46
Unknown 20
Beall Inc 4
Brenner Ta 4
Polar 4
Arco 3
Beall Tran 2
Beall 1
Began Tank 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.35 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.18 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 — 1.82 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (74 rows) View all 74 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88338547 Jul 7, 2026 OR 2 — — 0 — No
88102828 Jun 10, 2026 OR 2 — — 5 — Yes
87015512 Feb 11, 2026 OR 2 UMATILLA OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF190 · 1XPBDP9X5RD691472
0 — No
86964869 Feb 5, 2026 OR 2 UMATILLA OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKJ850 · 1XPBDP9X4SD755104
0 — No
86942511 Jan 29, 2026 WA 2 TUMWATER WA
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
OR Y120156 · 1GD32VCY1HF189526
1 — Yes
86910062 Jan 28, 2026 OR 1 WOODBURN OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKM074OR · 1XPBDP9X4SD764501
1 — No
86884511 Jan 20, 2026 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKM340 · 1XPBPP9X0SD764504
0 — No
86832262 Jan 19, 2026 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKJ486 · 1XPBDP9X6SD755105
1 — No
86597034 Dec 17, 2025 OR 2 DAYTON OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKB952 · 1XPBDP9X1RD646609
1 — No
86560016 Dec 8, 2025 WA 1 BOW WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 88967RP · 1XPBDP9X0MD766216
0 — No
86346863 Nov 13, 2025 WA 2 KELSO WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF184 · 1XPBDP9XXPD869681
0 — No
86019836 Oct 6, 2025 WA 2 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF184 · 1XPBDP9XXPD869681
3 — No
85956470 Sep 29, 2025 WA 2 MONTESANO WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF174 · 1XPBPP9X2LD723194
0 — No
85765235 Sep 8, 2025 WA 2 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKJ485 · 1XPBDP9X4SD755104
0 — No
85601316 Aug 22, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP02756 · 1XPBDP9X6PD867989
0 — No
85407497 Aug 5, 2025 OR 2 CASCADE LOCKS OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKK062 · 1XPCPP0X6SD758840
3 — No
85177418 Jul 10, 2025 OR 2 WOODBURN OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 82892RP · 1XPBPP9X6LD723019
1 — Yes
85150487 Jul 8, 2025 OR 1 CASCADE LOCKS OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF174 · 1XPBPP9X2LD723194
0 — No
85122224 Jul 3, 2025 OR 2 FORT HILL OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF190 · 1XPBDP9X5RD691472
0 — No
84773156 May 19, 2025 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKJ485 · 1XPBDP9X4SD755104
0 — No
84771996 May 19, 2025 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKM178 · 1XPBDP9X1SD764505
1 — No
84154105 Mar 18, 2025 OR 2 UMATILLA OR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKF171 · 1XPBPP9X3KD611552
0 — No
83878969 Feb 13, 2025 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR 84011RP · 1XPBDP9X0MD735449
1 — Yes
83854353 Feb 11, 2025 WA 3 ALGER WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKJ485 · 1XPBDP9X4SD755104
0 — No
83795348 Feb 4, 2025 WA 3 VANCOUVER WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJQ222 · 1XPBDP9X5ND796118
1 — No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EE72403 Apr 26, 2024 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2023340001 Jan 10, 2023 OR 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000EC68683 Jul 27, 2022 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EA61923 Sep 4, 2020 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2019340069 Nov 4, 2019 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2019030027 Jun 3, 2019 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2017340002 Jan 30, 2017 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2013340015 Apr 26, 2013 OR 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000E148981 Jan 17, 2012 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
RIDGEFIELD WA WA 13 4
WOODBURN POE OR 6 0
WOODBURN OR OR 5 1
CASCADE LOCKS OR OR 4 0
BOW WA WA 4 1
KELSO WA WA 4 1
UMATILLA OR OR 3 0
UMATILLA POE OR 3 0
DU PONT WA WA 3 0
MONTESANO WA WA 3 0
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How to verify NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL

Is NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 656281 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL's safety rating? ▾
NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL had? ▾
74 roadside inspections are on file for NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL's out-of-service rate? ▾
NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL's peak out-of-service rate is 15.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL based? ▾
NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 14200 S W TUALATIN SHERWOOD RD, SHERWOOD, Oregon 97140. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL have valid operating authority? ▾
NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL operate? ▾
NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL self-reports 28 power units and 27 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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