Costco Wholesale Corporation
USDOT 589006 · MC-1778380 · Issaquah, Washington · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Costco Wholesale Corporation (dba Costco Wholesale) is a corporation based in Issaquah, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,436 power units and 2,612 drivers, which ranks it #3 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,563 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 6.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 93 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (43 injuries, 2 fatalities, 89 tow-away), or 6.5 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Costco Wholesale Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Costco Wholesale |
| USDOT number | 589006 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1778380 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA 98027 |
| Phone | (425) 313-6275 |
| First registered | Feb 1, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 589006.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 437 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 999 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8,000 | 33 | 0 |
- 1.82 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 8.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 112,166,298 miles reported for 2026 – about 78,110 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 84% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,612 CDL drivers; 1,846 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 282 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Costco Wholesale Corporation | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.8% | 14.8% | 15.8% | 54% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 77% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 147% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,563 | 1,560 with a driver check, 1,139 with a vehicle check, 378 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Washington
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Washington carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc USDOT 8314 | Auburn | 947 | 1,120 | 706 | 12.1% | 63 |
| Triple B Corporation USDOT 335669 | Seattle | 396 | 442 | 273 | 16.6% | 14 |
Other carriers near Issaquah
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Industries Inc USDOT 147026 | Issaquah | 321 | 286 | 41 | 29.4% | 4 |
| Eagle X Logistics LLC USDOT 3979703 | Issaquah | 76 | 76 | 76 | 24.4% | 1 |
| Waste Management of Washington Inc USDOT 1967746 | Kirkland | 775 | 812 | 63 | 31.6% | 20 |
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| GTS Drywall Supply Company USDOT 313108 | Kirkland | 214 | 163 | 84 | 25.0% | 3 |
| Ohio Trucking Enterprise LLC USDOT 3213851 | Auburn | 200 | 205 | 201 | 31.6% | 8 |
| Olson Bros Provac LLC USDOT 1011468 | Kent | 168 | 117 | 29 | 36.4% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Costco Wholesale Corporation is registered with USDOT number 589006 and operating authority MC-1778380.
How many trucks does Costco Wholesale Corporation have?
It reports 1,436 power units (999 tractors, 437 straight trucks) and 8,033 trailers, with 2,612 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 25, 2026).
Where is Costco Wholesale Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Issaquah, Washington 98027.
What is the out-of-service rate of Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Over 24 months, 6.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% 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.