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Carrier profile · USDOT 1708037 · MC-626742 · Updated Jul 13, 2026
NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC
DBA NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY
33 power unitsavg 6.4 yrRegional · 4 statesYUBA CITY, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-626742 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
52 observed · MCS-150
90Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 578 inspections.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.4 yr
Model years 2013–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC (USDOT 1708037) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 13, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier received 389 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 287 vehicle-level and 380 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 13, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 4, 2019 in the federal record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC's USDOT number?
NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC's USDOT number is 1708037, and its motor carrier number is MC-626742.
Is NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 13, 2026, NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC's safety record?
NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC has a 12.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 578 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC's fleet?
NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC operates 33 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC based?
NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAY INC is based in YUBA CITY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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