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WESTERN PORTS LLC
Renton, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3553323 · MC 225438
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-225438 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 5 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective April 27, 2022; first granted May 21, 1990 (36 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC225438
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF016432
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3553323
MC Number
MC-225438
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 19, 2021
Authority First Granted
May 21, 1990
Authority Reinstated
After April 27, 2022
Annual Mileage
276,444 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1201 Monster Road Sw Suite 230, Renton, WA 98057
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Patti Downey-ward
Officer 2
Doug Mergenthaler
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Incomplete Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3CR303889 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Incomplete Chassis · 45 ft | 3H3X452S8LT330168 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2BN298884 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4DN147373 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | 2086002845 | TACOMA WA | II | 3 | 2 | TARGET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2BN298884 3H3X452S8LT330168 |
WA C18279P TN 078437T |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | 0490000476 | FEDERAL WAY WA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKAD49X3CR303889 |
WA C79842Y |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | TA70520050 | TACOMA WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EJ4DN147373 |
WA D15213C |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | 0889000181 | PUYALLUP WA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLIN |
2FUYDSEB9TA840258 |
WA C30632P |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 399.207B-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Truck and truck tractor cab access violations | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | 0935005972 | DU PONT WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNKNOWN |
1FUJGLBG4CSBC0296 3H3C402K9PJ022039 |
WA C62135R ME 5059915 |
| December 14, 2023 | 2082000566 | TACOMA WA | II | 5 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH5AN286081 57VAA4026N1000838 |
WA D63739D ME 2699236 |
| 393.78-WOOS | OOSWipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 29, 2023 | 2086000192 | TACOMA WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO CIMC VEHIC |
4V4NC9EHXEN150485 LJRC46260JT031280 |
WA C46300P TN U981316 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 20, 2023 | 2086000160 | FIFE WA | III | — | — | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN CIMC VEHIC |
1FUJGLBG6DSBC0740 LJRC46269H1009977 |
WA 82068RP TN U723266 |
| October 18, 2023 | W742000609 | LAKEWOOD, WA | II | 6 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FRHT TRLR |
1FUJGLBG4CSBC0296 1NNC04023SM244020 |
WA C62135R TN T632513 |
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TARGET | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 27, 2022 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 28, 2021 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| April 28, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2021 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Common Carrier |
| March 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 25, 2022 | BROKER | On Record |
| September 21, 2015 | BROKER | On Record |
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