WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC
USDOT 1215999 • 111 SUMMIT AVE, MANKATO, MN, 56001
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-482672 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 9, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203508 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL484740 | ON FILE | Mar 12, 2005 | Apr 19, 2006 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203507 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203506 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203505 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203504 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203503 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203502 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203501 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5203500 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0005320001 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF583442 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2008 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF583442 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2008 | Apr 7, 2016 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT774491-8006-061 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2006 | Mar 12, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL484740 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2005 | Mar 12, 2006 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP202764 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2004 | Mar 12, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203508 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203507 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203506 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203505 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203504 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203503 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203502 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203501 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5203500 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0005320001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF583442 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF583442 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT774491-8006-061 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2008 | Mar 12, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484740 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2006 | Apr 19, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484740 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2006 | Mar 12, 2006 |
| CANCEL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP202764 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2005 | Mar 12, 2005 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC482672 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2005 |
| MC482672 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 22, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 224 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from latest 100 of 224 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (224 inspections)
Showing 50 of 224
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | ECHO | I80 EB MP 172 | ...686247 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jul 31, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN MARCOS | IH 35 | ...747860 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Mar 15, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTSIDE | ISTH 90 | ...686247 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-17 NONCARD@M255 | ...686407 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARIBAULT | I35 @ Highway 60 W | ...389959 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Dec 1, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 15/.5mi N of CLEGHORN RD | ...779800 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Sep 8, 2021 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 3 | VICTORVILLE | RT15 SB/1.11m S STODDARD WELLS RD | ...325333 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Jul 20, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | THOUSAND OAKS | RT101 SB/300ft N VENTU PARK RD | ...637416 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | SR-99*005.00 | ...580792 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC |
| Sep 9, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2019 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2018 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2017 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2014 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events