WESTERN BUILDING CENTER

USDOT 1265505 • DBA: WBC JOHNSON MADISON OR JM • 1630 9TH ST W, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT, 59912

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,265,505
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
4062577231
Power Units (MCS-150)
135
Drivers (MCS-150)
193
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
975,000
Physical Address
1630 9TH ST W, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT, 59912
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2059, KALISPELL, MT, 59903-2059
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
96
Violations
75
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.8%
Driver OOS %
2.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
135
Drivers (MCS-150)
193
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
5
Aug
1
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
6
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
5
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
4
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 96 of 96 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states96 inspections

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Violation Summary (75 violations from 96 inspections)

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Violation Summary (75 violations from 96 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured33Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B2I-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87A-FPLRWarning flags on projecting loads missing113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(b)Unauthorized tinting on windshield103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(a)Warning flags on projecting loads missing113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.78vs nat'l 1.80
-1.02 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (96 inspections)

Showing 50 of 96

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Inspection History (96 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687446715TROY MTMTLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202687259643GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 19, 202687144213KALISPELL MTMTLevel 3VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 12, 202687052934EUREKA MTMTLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TC-MCNo
Feb 12, 202687027984HAVRE MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 5, 202686985573COLUMBIA FALLS MTMTLevel 2CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LHWSNo
Jan 30, 202686935485PLAINS MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILNo
Jan 27, 202686935324KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER3392.9A2-C, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 20, 202686870140BELT MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 7, 202686724702GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202586657838KALISPELL MTMTLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 10, 202586546107HAVRE MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 1, 202586439761GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 20, 202586426493KALISPELL MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 14, 202586329567GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 6, 202586306007TROY MTMTLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.110B2I-CYes
Oct 31, 202586205023BELT MTMTLevel 1WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LHLINo
Oct 23, 202586155888KALISPELL MTMTLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 16, 202586104228CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.45D-B, 396.5B-L, 392.9A2-CYes
Oct 8, 202585990213GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.95A4-EEUS, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47EYes
Sep 26, 202585899384KALISPELL MTMTLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 16, 202585831340KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.87A-FPLRYes
Sep 15, 202585775105GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 12, 202585773009KALISPELL MTMTLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 3, 202585704442POLSON MTMTLevel 2RAVENS-MET SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 25, 202585333736CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 10, 202584918666GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 3WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Jun 9, 202584933485TROY MTMTLevel 3VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 7, 202584632888POLSON MTMTLevel 1EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.11B-CSLRRNo
May 1, 202584564105KALISPELL MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 28, 202584537985TROY MTMTLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 18, 202584163114KALISPELL MTMTLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 14, 202584136794KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 13, 202584137569KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2EASTERN-BI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 13, 202584136792KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207F-SDASYes
Mar 4, 202584055973RAVALLI MTMTLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Mar 3, 202584055860RAVALLI MTMTLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 27, 202583980856ARMINGTON MTMTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Feb 24, 202583976190PLAINS MTMTLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Feb 12, 202583868660KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202583738146LOLO MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.203B-CBP, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.75G-TFWETLYes
Dec 31, 202483512621ELMO MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 23, 202483477024LOLO MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 10, 202483362529BONNERS FERRY IDIDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Nov 26, 202483264592BIGFORK MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 14, 202483163741WHITEFISH MTMTLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 14, 202483176941LOLO MTMTLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.47E, 393.9A-LBL, 393.53B-BNo
Nov 1, 202483079334GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 29, 202483035422KALISPELL MTMTLevel 2CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 22, 202482962988HAVRE MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41B10-MCYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

68 total · 22.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

KALISPELL MT18 · 3 OOS
GREAT FALLS MT14 · 2 OOS
TROY MT8 · 2 OOS
POLSON MT4 · 2 OOS
ELMO MT3 · 1 OOS
LOLO MT3 · 1 OOS
CLEARWATER MT3 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 20, 2024MTINJURY02+47.9946 -114.2098...L09552WBC JOHNSON MADISON OR JM
May 22, 2024MTTOW00+48.2541 -114.2735...739773WBC JOHNSON MADISON OR JM
Jun 10, 2022MTTOW00+48.3453 -114.1593...315547WBC JOHNSON MADISON OR JM
Dec 16, 2021MTTOW00+48.5773 -114.5915...414032WESTERN BUILDING CENTER
Oct 22, 2014MTTOW00
Feb 24, 2014MTTOW00
Oct 18, 2013MTTOW00
Jan 24, 2013MTTOW00
May 15, 2008MTTOW00
Nov 4, 2004MTINJURY01
Oct 14, 2004MTTOW00

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 20, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in MT
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 22, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 10, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 16, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 22, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 24, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 18, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 15, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 4, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 14, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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