KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST is a motor carrier based in TANGENT, OR registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 271939 and MC number 193621. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1986, a span of roughly 40 years. KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST reports a fleet of 425 power units and 433 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Driveaway/Towaway, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Machinery, Large Objects, Liquids/Gases, and Commodities Dry Bulk. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 38 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 6 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in OR and WA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of August 2025. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 193621 | Active | None | None | 2026-01-23 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-01-01 00:00:00 |
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