What is Purple Sage Trucking LLC's safety grade?

Purple Sage Trucking LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Purple Sage Trucking LLC have?

Purple Sage Trucking LLC has 67 inspections on record with a 28.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 1.5% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 69 violations.

Has Purple Sage Trucking LLC been involved in any crashes?

Purple Sage Trucking LLC has 3 crashes on record, 2 with injuries.

Does Purple Sage Trucking LLC have active authority and insurance?

Purple Sage Trucking LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Purple Sage Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 553451 · Idaho Falls, ID 83401 · 2085248340

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 20/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Purple Sage Trucking LLC (DOT# 553451) in Idaho Falls, Idaho has 67 inspections on record with 69 violations and a 28.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

67 Inspections

28.4% Vehicle OOS Rate

3 Crashes

14 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 28.4%

Carrier: 28.4% (19 of 67) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 1.5%

Carrier: 1.5% (1 of 67) National: 6.4%

32% OOS rate better than 32% of carriers in Idaho

7% crash rate better than 7% of carriers in Idaho

Violation Categories · 69 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.

69 total violations across 67 inspections

20 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (29%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 67 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 20 states

Level 1: 10 (15%) Level 2: 17 (25%) Level 3: 40 (60%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/23/2026	CO	1	0	0
03/11/2026	UT	1	0	0
03/11/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/13/2026	TN	1	1	0
02/05/2026	UT	3	0	0
01/23/2026	UT	3	0	0
01/21/2026	NC	2	0	0
12/10/2025	NE	2	0	0
12/03/2025	FL	3	0	0
11/18/2025	CO	3	0	0
10/24/2025	CO	3	0	0
10/17/2025	ID	3	0	0
10/13/2025	UT	3	0	0
09/11/2025	MO	1	0	0
08/30/2025	UT	3	0	0
08/28/2025	TX	2	1	0
08/17/2025	UT	3	0	0
08/08/2025	MO	3	0	0
07/18/2025	NC	1	2	0
07/02/2025	NM	3	0	0
06/21/2025	MO	2	1	0
06/05/2025	NE	3	0	0
06/01/2025	UT	3	0	0
05/26/2025	MS	1	0	0
05/18/2025	WY	2	0	0
04/21/2025	TN	2	1	0
03/28/2025	UT	3	0	0
03/17/2025	WA	2	1	1
03/12/2025	NE	3	0	0
02/25/2025	CO	3	0	0
02/23/2025	NM	3	0	0
02/22/2025	NE	3	0	0
02/20/2025	IA	2	1	0
02/13/2025	TN	3	0	0
10/29/2024	MT	3	0	0
10/23/2024	NC	3	0	0
08/24/2024	NM	2	0	0
08/16/2024	NC	3	0	0
08/03/2024	IN	3	0	0
07/31/2024	IL	3	0	0
07/31/2024	CO	1	1	0
07/18/2024	UT	3	0	0
07/12/2024	MO	1	1	0
06/04/2024	TX	2	1	0
05/28/2024	UT	3	0	0
04/02/2024	UT	3	0	0
04/01/2024	NE	3	0	0
03/27/2024	UT	3	0	0
02/06/2024	TX	2	0	0
02/03/2024	MS	2	0	0
01/25/2024	AR	2	3	0
01/25/2024	AL	2	0	0
01/18/2024	CO	2	1	0
01/09/2024	CO	3	0	0
12/27/2023	UT	3	0	0
12/10/2023	UT	3	0	0
12/06/2023	TX	2	0	0
11/03/2023	ID	3	0	0
10/19/2023	SC	3	0	0
08/29/2023	NE	3	0	0
08/29/2023	NE	3	0	0
08/24/2023	MO	1	1	0
08/11/2023	NE	3	0	0
07/30/2023	UT	3	0	0
07/20/2023	UT	1	2	0
07/01/2023	NC	3	0	0
04/16/2023	UT	2	1	0

Crash History · 3 records

2 injury crashes

27-APR-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Injuries
27-APR-24	KS	1
24-MAY-25	MS	2
06-AUG-25	MO	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 MC273602

Common Authority Active

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	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	07/01/2023

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 14

Drivers 14

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/15/1994

MCS-150 Filed 20260205 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,406,363

Address 3956 N Yellowstone Hwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83401