WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO
USDOT 12403 • 500 E OVERLAND RD, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2925177 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2008 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SURETY | 5790682 | ON FILE | Jan 8, 2003 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 4955649-09 60 021 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2002 | Nov 12, 2008 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2925177 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4955649-09 50 021 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2002 | Nov 12, 2008 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4955649-09 50 021 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 4955649-09 60 021 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 49556490960011 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2002 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49556490950011 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2925177 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2925177 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 5790682 | SURETY | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 4955649-09 50 021 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2008 | Nov 12, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 4955649-09 60 021 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 12, 2008 | Nov 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 4955649-09 60 021 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 4955649-09 50 021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49556490960011 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49556490950011 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-431755 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC431755 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2008 |
| MC431755 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2003 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2013 |
| MC431755 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 158 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from latest 100 of 158 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BHPB | Hydraulic power brake unit is inoperative | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | 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:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (158 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPOKANE VALLEY | SR-290*008.91 | ...408217 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| May 2, 2024 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH JORDAN | W LAKE AVE / S MOUNTAIN VIEW SB HWY | ...142595 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Oct 19, 2023 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | PASCO | SR-395*027.60 | ...433435 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| May 8, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MURRAY | I-215, at - | ...LX1750 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Sep 27, 2022 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | COEUR D ALENE | I 90 | ...673280 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Sep 22, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.3274 -114.3600 | ...738202 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Mar 8, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +44.5648 -112.3345 | ...494986 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Aug 20, 2021 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOTUS | US 20 | ...423196 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jun 14, 2021 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOISE | FAIRVIEW AVE | ...177880 | WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO |
| Dec 3, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2019 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2017 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2014 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2012 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2012 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2010 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2009 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2008 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2007 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2007 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2006 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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