SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202655 inspections · 11 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1383.23A2-LCDLNPDriver Fitness
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
8
1× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-ATISVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.9B-LRLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 5172.302A-HMMHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk HM package with ID numbers as required.
5
1× · sev 5
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7172.328D-HMMHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.205C-WRAWFLMIBVehicle Maintenance
Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- OR14
- WA14
- CA1
- US1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in WA
Medium impact6 of 10 violations in the last 12 months (60%) came from inspections in WA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from WA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 2% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 100%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 12% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 14%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 11%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 7%
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 21%
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× · 14%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 7%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required
- Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
- Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA70 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 40 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi62 drivers
- Company officer
- JEFFREY NEWMAN
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2009-05-04
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-02
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 1301 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
25 events- 02/02/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.7M mi reported (2025)
- 06/30/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 6401490
- 06/30/2025Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6401490
- 06/30/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6401490
- 10/31/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP140641A
- 05/07/2020MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/04/2020Insurance name changed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP140641A
- 04/15/2018Insurance cancelled — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EXAGT000156015
- 10/31/2017Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCT000156015
- 10/31/2015Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EXAGD000156014
- 12/04/2014Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068750374
- 10/31/2014Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068750374
- 10/31/2013Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068717497
- 10/04/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2013)
- 10/31/2012Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068691649
- 10/04/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2012)
- 10/31/2011Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ELU755906/01/2010
- 10/31/2011Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9402431-00
- 10/04/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2011)
- 11/28/2010Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08450523 001
- 11/01/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2010)
- 10/31/2010Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08450523 001
- 10/31/2009Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9451515
- 05/22/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/04/2020)
- 05/04/2009Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-02
- Reported mileage
- 3,718,094 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2022
- Drivers grew to 67
January, 2021
First on-record entry — SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC, PORTLAND, OR
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