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NORTHWEST EXPRESS INC
DBA: Northwest Express
Alton, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 710299 · MC 327782
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-327782 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC327782
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP75646A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
710299
MC Number
MC-327782
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 20, 1997
Authority Granted
November 13, 1997
Annual Mileage
119,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Alton, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD29X9WR762157 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 558MRAM26MX004914 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | T495000057 | INMAN SCALE, NE | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCKT |
1XKAD29X9WR762157 558MRAM26MX004914 |
IA FX4770 IA FJ5237 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 24, 2024 | 000P13X4SX | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | II | 2 | — | HANOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW MHEB |
1XKWDB9X55J102779 4A2LD5320D3003305 |
IA FR9126 IA KV5127 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HANOR | 1 | February 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 28, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 13, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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