Freight Carrier · Seattle, WA

UNITED MOTOR FREIGHT INC

3800 WEST MARGINAL WAY SW · Seattle, WA 98106

Authorized: Property
(206) 933-0515 Tap to call
  • MC #157220
  • USDOT #236685 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

UNITED MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a Seattle, WA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Washington. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-157220 and their USDOT number is 236685.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/26/2025 · last updated May 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/26/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 432,957 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Seattle, Washington. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated May 26, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.5 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.4 5 Vehicle Maintenance 5.64 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.23 1

Inspection Summary

  • 57
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 30
    With violations

24-month window ending Apr 24, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 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 wear SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
UNITED MOTOR FREIGHT INC
3800 WEST MARGINAL WAY SW
SEATTLE, WA 98106
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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