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Freight Carrier · Federal Way, WA

NORTHWEST CARRIER EXPRESS LLC

Name: NORTHWEST CARRIER EXPRESS LLC
Address: 33012 44TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98001, US
Telephone: (206) 396-2125

33012 44TH AVE S · Federal Way, WA 98001

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #553683
USDOT #1465714 USDOT Active

14
Power Units
24
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHWEST CARRIER EXPRESS LLC is a Federal Way, WA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Washington. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-553683 and their USDOT number is 1465714.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/18/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/18/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,681,740 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (84), WA (8), OR (4). Home base: Federal Way, Washington.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated 18 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.9 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.57 6 Vehicle Maintenance 4.19 30 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 1

Inspection Summary

96
Total
53
Clean
43
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 15

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
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 ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NORTHWEST CARRIER EXPRESS LLC
33012 44TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98001

Mailing Address

NORTHWEST CARRIER EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 3662
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98063

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