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Carrier profile · USDOT 271939 · MC193621 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Knife River Corporation-Northwest

DBA Knife River · Tangent, OR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1986
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGarbage/Refuse+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (541) 918-5100
425
Power units
433
Drivers
39
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
9.0M
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
18.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 6 of 32 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 39 inspections
Crashes
7
0 fatal1 injury7 tow-away
Crash rate 0.39 per 1M mi
Total inspections
39
Driver inspections
39
Vehicle inspections
32
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2025)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC193621
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
425
Power units
414
Trucks
32
Tractors owned
312
Trailers owned
433
Drivers
355
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkConstructionRedi Mix
Annual mileage
9,000,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
271939
MC / docket
MC-193621
Legal name
Knife River Corporation-Northwest
DBA
Knife River
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 22, 1986
Last MCS-150
Sep 19, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
433 (355)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Knife River Corporation-Northwest's USDOT number?

Knife River Corporation-Northwest's USDOT number is 271939 and its docket number is MC193621.

Is Knife River Corporation-Northwest authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Knife River Corporation-Northwest's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 39 roadside inspections, a 18.8% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Knife River Corporation-Northwest's fleet?

425 power units and 433 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 19, 2025.

What insurance does Knife River Corporation-Northwest carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company.

Where is Knife River Corporation-Northwest located?

Knife River Corporation-Northwest is located at 32260 Old Hwy 34, Tangent, OR, 97389. Phone: (541) 918-5100.

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