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BERT MATTER INC
Nooksack, WA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 211614 · MC 161554
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-161554 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC161554
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CLP30976A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP30976A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
211614
MC Number
MC-161554
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 28, 1982
Authority Granted
July 3, 1989
Annual Mileage
782,784 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
102 E Madison St, Nooksack, WA 98276
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Dale Christofferson
Officer 2
Teri Christofferson
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA7
OR2
ID1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X9YD516327 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP40X0KR277602 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165347SB001093 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165348JB000341 | 2 | — |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z48X7RH40577 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1R1F74520VK970643 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X8PR266048 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0NR137369 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7SD365498 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X0LF366890 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 28 ft | 5DN112820JB000922 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 28 ft | 5DN112826EB000932 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 0863002668 | STANWOOD WA | III | 1 | — | DEL FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKDD49X8PR266048 5DN114039JB000921 5DN112820JB000922 |
WA RP04542 WA 6880ZU WA 6881ZU |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 2179000786 | BOW WA | III | — | — | IKO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1NP5DB9X9YD516327 5DN165348JB000341 |
WA 19572RP WA 11943AH |
| September 16, 2026 | 2018001008 | BOW WA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3WKDP40X0LF366890 1E1H5Z48X7RH40577 |
WA 79260RP WA 15167AL |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | 2054000852 | MARYSVILLE WA | III | 1 | — | SRS DISTRIBUTION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X7SD365498 1R1F74520VK970643 |
WA 83789PR WA 4302PC |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 2086002440 | FEDERAL WAY WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP40X0KR277602 5DN165347SB001093 |
WA 75511RP WA 99126AK |
| September 30, 2025 | AP42410501 | HUNTINGTON OR | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWD49X0NR137369 5DN112826EB000932 |
WA 98809RP WA 22771AJ |
| July 29, 2025 | 3244009431 | BONNERS FERRY ID | I | — | — | B&L CEDAR PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY WESTERN TR |
1XKDD49X8PR266048 5DN112820JB000922 5DN114039JB000921 |
WA RP04542 WA 6881ZU WA 6880ZU |
| June 18, 2025 | 2082002133 | DU PONT WA | III | 4 | — | HAMILTON DRYWALL PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP40X0KR277602 5DN165347SB001093 |
WA 75511RP WA 99126AK |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | BX43950063 | DAYTON OR | I | 1 | — | IKO INDUSTRIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1NP5DB9X9YD516327 5DN165348JB000341 |
WA 19572RP WA 11943AH |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 2086001836 | LACEY WA | II | 1 | 1 | IKO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3WKDP40X0LF366890 1E1H5Z48X7RH40577 |
WA 79260RP WA 15167AL |
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| IKO | 4 | September 22, 2026 |
| IKO INDUSTRIES INC | 2 | April 25, 2025 |
| DEL FRESH | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| SRS DISTRIBUTION INC | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| B&L CEDAR PRODUCTS | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| HAMILTON DRYWALL PRODUCTS | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| MUTUAL MATERIALS | 1 | March 21, 2024 |
| APOLLO DISTRIBUTION | 1 | February 11, 2024 |
| GLOBAL AGRITRADE | 1 | December 19, 2023 |
| BELLINGHAM MARINE | 1 | October 31, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 1994 | TRANSFERRED | Contract Carrier |
| July 3, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 23, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 18, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 3, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 1993 | Cargo | On file |
| September 25, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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