Western Oil INC Safety Record
DOT# 173704 · Lincoln, RI 02865 · 4017278600
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/08/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Western Oil INC (DOT# 173704) in Lincoln, Rhode Island has 31 inspections on record with 35 violations and a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 35 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.
Inspection History · 31 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | NY | 2 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/10/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06/2024 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2024 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2024 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2024 | RI | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-MAR-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-OCT-25 | CT | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Excess | Xl Specialty Insurance Company | $4,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Xl Insurance America, INC | $1,000 |
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.