Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
841 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 410856 ·
Northwestern Corporation
DBA NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
841 power unitsavg 9.8 yrLocal · 1 statesBUTTE, MT100/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
841Power units
39 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION (USDOT 410856) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 43 vehicle-level and 53 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 841 power units and 1,186 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's USDOT number?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's USDOT number is 410856.
Is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is active in the FMCSA register.
What is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's safety record?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION has a 18.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 81 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's fleet?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION operates 841 power units and 1,186 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION based?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is based in BUTTE, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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