NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION
AUTHORIZEDDBA: NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
USDOT
410856
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
841
Total Drivers
1186
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 27, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is a large interstate motor carrier based in BUTTE, Montana, operating 841 power units with 1186 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 55 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Montana is 9.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.2% across 8,977 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
55
Total
55%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION (USDOT #410856) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's safety record?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION has 55 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION operate?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION operates 841 power units with 1186 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION transport hazardous materials?
No. NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION located?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is based in BUTTE, Montana at 11 EAST PARK STREET, 59701. Phone: (406) 497-2121.
What are NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's out-of-service rates?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's driver out-of-service rate is 5.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 17.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.