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Carrier profile · USDOT 553084 · Updated 06/13/2026

NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC

21 power unitsavg 10.6 yrLocal · 2 statesTACOMA, WA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksnwsteel.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
2007–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(253) 473-8888Email dispatchray@NWSTEEL.NET

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 32 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority32 yr active
since 1994
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo44.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.6 yr

Model years 2007–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 32-yr authority, 44% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC safe to work with?

Is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC safe to load? NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC (USDOT 553084) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in TACOMA, WA, operating 21 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 29 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 44.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
NSNORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC 86
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Frequently asked

What is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC's USDOT number?

NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC's USDOT number is 553084.

Is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC's safety record?

NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC has a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC's fleet?

NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC operates 21 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC based?

NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC is based in TACOMA, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.