Knife River Corporation-Northwest
USDOT 271939 · MC-193621 · Tangent, Oregon · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Knife River Corporation-Northwest (dba Knife River) is a corporation based in Tangent, Oregon, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 425 power units and 433 drivers, which ranks it #6 by fleet size among 86 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Oregon. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 37 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 21.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 1.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Knife River Corporation-Northwest |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Knife River |
| USDOT number | 271939 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-193621 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 32260 Old Hwy 34, Tangent, OR 97389 |
| Phone | (541) 918-5100 |
| First registered | Apr 22, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 271939.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 373 | 9 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 312 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.02 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 9.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 21,176 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 355 CDL drivers; 14 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 73 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Oregon carriers with 50+ units (86).
| Measure | Knife River Corporation-Nort | Same size, US | OR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.2% | 18.3% | 17.1% | 16% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 55% lower than average |
| Inspections | 37 | 37 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 12 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 18, 2025) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Oregon
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Oregon carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh Trucking Co Ltd USDOT 59492 | Troutdale | 346 | 287 | 102 | 46.7% | 27 |
| Central Oregon Truck Company LLC USDOT 285565 | Redmond | 446 | 425 | 1,419 | 20.3% | 19 |
| Combined Transport Inc USDOT 194077 | Central Point | 221 | 173 | 600 | 21.4% | 18 |
| Nexgen Logistics LLC USDOT 2921808 | Ontario | 443 | 193 | 130 | 16.9% | 3 |
| Super Galactic Dispatch Limited USDOT 3792639 | Beaverton | 500 | 500 | 21 | 22.2% | 0 |
| Chuck Bracelin Trucking Inc USDOT 769642 | Coos Bay | 127 | 118 | 70 | 50.0% | 9 |
Other carriers near Tangent
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Trucking Company USDOT 94081 | Salem | 1,049 | 1,049 | 2,019 | 7.0% | 52 |
| K & E Excavating Inc USDOT 769479 | Salem | 105 | 126 | 14 | 16.7% | 4 |
| Tradewinds Transportation LLC USDOT 1063285 | Albany | 87 | 75 | 250 | 14.2% | 6 |
| B&R Holdco LLC USDOT 4110527 | Albany | 78 | 61 | 36 | 17.4% | 1 |
| Taylor Metal Inc USDOT 444427 | Salem | 70 | 44 | 211 | 27.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Knife River Corporation-Northwest?
Knife River Corporation-Northwest is registered with USDOT number 271939 and operating authority MC-193621.
How many trucks does Knife River Corporation-Northwest have?
It reports 425 power units (32 tractors, 382 straight trucks) and 312 trailers, with 433 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 19, 2025).
Where is Knife River Corporation-Northwest located?
Its registered physical address is in Tangent, Oregon 97389.
What is the out-of-service rate of Knife River Corporation-Northwest?
Over 24 months, 21.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.