Western Blend INC Safety Record

DOT# 471097 · Las Cruces, NM 88007 · 5755265946

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/11/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Western Blend INC (DOT# 471097) in Las Cruces, New Mexico has 12 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

12 Inspections
8.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
11 Power Units

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 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 12) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in New Mexico
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in New Mexico

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.

12 total violations across 12 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
7
Unsafe Driving
4
Other
1

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 3 states: AZ, NM, TX
Level 1: 2 (17%) Level 2: 7 (58%) Level 3: 3 (25%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/11/2026 AZ 2 0 0
02/10/2026 NM 2 1 0
01/14/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/26/2025 NM 1 0 0
01/24/2025 NM 3 0 0
06/13/2024 NM 2 0 0
05/17/2024 NM 3 0 0
12/26/2023 TX 2 0 0
06/14/2023 NM 2 0 0
05/03/2023 NM 2 0 0

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 MC471874
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Pacific Employers Insurance Co. $1,000 07/01/2023

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 11
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/12/1992
MCS-150 Filed 20250411 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 218,117
Address 7000 North Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007