Northwestern Corporation
Butte, MT
DBA: NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Profile data updated Jul 19, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
841
Power Units
1,186
Drivers
Est. 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in BUTTE, MT, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Northwestern Corporation operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 841 | 0 | 0 | 841 |
| Trailers | 675 | 0 | 0 | 675 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Northwestern Corporation is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 436
MCS-150 Mileage: 15,000,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1,186
Total Drivers
436
CDL Drivers
1,186
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION
51 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ford, Unpublishe. Equipment breakdown: 39 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 12 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 39 | 76% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 24% |
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 26 | 51% |
| Ford | 8 | 16% |
| Unpublishe | 4 | 8% |
| Towmaster | 2 | 4% |
| Towmaster Inc. | 1 | 2% |
| Butler Trailer Mfg. West, Inc. | 1 | 2% |
| Dressen Custom Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| International | 1 | 2% |
| Circle D T | 1 | 2% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 2% |
| GMC | 1 | 2% |
| Internatio | 1 | 2% |
| Dodge | 1 | 2% |
| Kiefer Bui | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | 1 | 2% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 51 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXL293 | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| DMF493 | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1E191 | MT | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| CZL995 | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 388944E | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| DHY259 | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 112150A | MT | BUTLER MFG SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| FDV572 | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| FES906 | MT | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 129305C | MT | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| FES856 | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 123843E | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 123816F | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 275085B | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| CZM062 | MT | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 101646A | MT | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 390013E | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| CGG893 | MT | TOWMASTER SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 125674E | MT | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 124032C | MT | CIRCLE D T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 51)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
53
Inspections
24 months
30
Violations
Total found
10
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+0.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-10.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | MT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 06/02/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/19/2026 | MT | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 04/14/2026 | MT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 03/17/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/03/2026 | MT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/26/2026 | MT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/03/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Tanker and Box Truck.
Is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION's authority currently active?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION been in business?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION located?
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION is physically located at 11 EAST PARK STREET, BUTTE, MT 59701.
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How does a fleet like NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MT?
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Roadside Inspection History 53 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION has been inspected 53 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MT. Out of these, 9 inspections (about 17%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.95A1 — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-02 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-14 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-17 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-03 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-03 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-30 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-26 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-22 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-30 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-22 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-19 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-18 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-12-04 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-04 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-03 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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