Sauer Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 643288 · Caldwell, ID 83605 · 2084682440
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Sauer Transport INC (DOT# 643288) in Caldwell, Idaho has 219 inspections on record with 233 violations and a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 233 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 · 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | OR | 1 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | UT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2026 | NV | 1 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | ID | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 02/05/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | UT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-MAR-25 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-NOV-25 | ID | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 15-FEB-25 | WA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-FEB-25 | WV | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-NOV-24 | ID | 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/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $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.