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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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NORTHWEST STEEL & PIPE INC
USDOT 553084 · EIN 91-0778458
4802 S PROCTOR STREET, TACOMA, WA, 98409
(253) 473-8888 · BRIAN ANDREW WAX
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
21 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 210
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance158 pts
Unsafe Driving52 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.87A-FPLR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
WA21
OR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.47 | 2.47 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.73 | 5.73 | ≈57–61% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 54% · Following / lane / reckless 46%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.100B-C, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLMF
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.298).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.853).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 | Unknown, OR | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
14 truck12 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN ANDREW WAX
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
1994-03-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
03/11/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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