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KNIFE RIVER

32260 OLD HWY 34 · Tangent, OR 97389

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #193621
  • USDOT #271939 USDOT Active
  • 425
    Power Units
  • 433
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KNIFE RIVER is a Tangent, OR freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Oregon. This company has 425 truck(s) in their fleet and 433 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-193621 and their USDOT number is 271939.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/19/2025 · last updated May 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/19/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 9,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Oregon — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: OR (30), WA (8). Home base: Tangent, Oregon.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 14 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.02 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.58 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 28
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
KNIFE RIVER
32260 OLD HWY 34
TANGENT, OR 97389
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same legal or DBA name 2

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KNIFE RIVER
Legally KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - MOUNTAIN WEST
Boise, ID
USDOT Active Authorized: Property374275831613111936
KNIFE RIVER
Legally JTL GROUP INC
Casper, WY
USDOT Active Authorized: Property9763247827281308

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