NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
781262
MC Number
718639
Fleet Size
22
Total Drivers
12
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PORTLAND, Oregon, operating 22 power units with 12 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 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 6 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 Oregon is 9.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 27,255 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
6
Total
75%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 15, 2019
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?
Yes. NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT #781262) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC's safety record?
NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC has 6 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC operate?
NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC operates 22 power units with 12 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC located?
NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC is based in PORTLAND, Oregon at 10721 NE SIMPSON ST, 97220. Phone: (503) 253-7865.
What are NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rates?
NORTHWESTERN TOWING & RECOVERY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.