Western States Equipment Co Safety Record

DOT# 12403 · Meridian, ID 83642 · 2088842287

B

Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 22/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Western States Equipment Co (DOT# 12403) in Meridian, Idaho has 153 inspections on record with 173 violations and a 19.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

153 Inspections
19.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
488 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.6%
Carrier: 19.6% (30 of 153) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.3%
Carrier: 3.3% (5 of 153) National: 6.4%
45% OOS rate better than 45% of carriers in Idaho
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Idaho

Violation Categories · 173 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

173 total violations across 153 inspections
38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
88
Unsafe Driving
59
Hours of Service
10
Driver Fitness
11
Other
5

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 6 states: ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY
Level 1: 62 (41%) Level 2: 43 (28%) Level 3: 48 (31%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 MT 2 1 0
02/26/2026 WA 3 0 0
02/24/2026 WA 2 1 0
02/12/2026 WA 3 0 0
02/05/2026 ID 3 0 0
02/05/2026 WA 3 0 0
02/04/2026 ID 1 0 0
02/03/2026 ID 3 0 0
01/29/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/29/2026 WA 1 1 0

Crash History · 2 records

24-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
24-OCT-24 WA 0 0 0
02-MAY-24 UT 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC431755
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa $750 02/01/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 488
Drivers 1,005
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260108 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 7,341,000
Address 500 E Overland Rd, Meridian, ID 83642

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Resources

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