Western Distributing Transportation Corp Safety Record

DOT# 145556 · Denver, CO 80229 · 3032943135

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

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Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 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 Distributing Transportation Corp (DOT# 145556) in Denver, Colorado has 304 inspections on record with 209 violations and a 6.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

304 Inspections
6.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
10 Crashes
155 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 6.9%
Carrier: 6.9% (21 of 304) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.0%
Carrier: 1.0% (3 of 304) National: 6.4%
63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in Colorado
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in Colorado

Violation Categories · 209 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.

209 total violations across 304 inspections
24 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
95
Unsafe Driving
78
Hours of Service
32
Driver Fitness
2
Other
2

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 26 states
Level 1: 77 (25%) Level 2: 59 (19%) Level 3: 166 (55%) Level 5: 2 (1%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/03/2026 TN 1 1 0
03/03/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/20/2026 NV 3 0 0
02/19/2026 CO 3 0 0
02/01/2026 UT 3 0 0
01/29/2026 TN 3 0 0
01/15/2026 CO 1 0 0
01/14/2026 WA 3 0 0
01/10/2026 CO 1 0 0

Crash History · 10 records

5 injury crashes
29-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-NOV-25 NE 0 0 0
29-APR-25 TX 0 2 0
27-JUN-25 IA 0 0 0
26-SEP-25 CA 0 1 0
20-DEC-25 AZ 0 3 0
15-NOV-24 CO 0 0 0
15-FEB-25 UT 0 0 0
12-JUL-24 CO 0 1 0
10-FEB-25 GA 0 0 0
04-MAR-25 CO 0 5 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 MC142969
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary American Alternative Insurance Corporation $1,000 06/01/2025
SURETY Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America N/A 10/01/2025

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 155
Drivers 162
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240722 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 12,304,283
Address 6655 North York St, Denver, CO 80229

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