WESTERN HYDRO LLC
BILLINGS, MT
WESTERN HYDRO LLC is a corporation based in BILLINGS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 207603. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 15 drivers, with 51 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
WESTERN HYDRO LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Billings, MT. Across 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 140% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (25) and NV (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (48.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,251 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 25 | 4 | 16.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Chevrolet | 9 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Pj | 2 | |
| Pj Trailer | 2 | |
| Trailer | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87601778 | Apr 15, 2026 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87444328 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87411355 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 87045418 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86997646 | Feb 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86784112 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 3 | KEDDIE SCALE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86567491 | Dec 15, 2025 | UT | 1 | FILLMORE UT |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86377716 | Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86276253 | Nov 6, 2025 | UT | 3 | GRANTSVILLE UT |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86248032 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86235393 | Nov 3, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86174072 | Oct 27, 2025 | KS | 1 | LAWRENCE KS |
KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86142621 | Oct 20, 2025 | NV | 3 | WADSWORTH |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86061575 | Oct 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2105 WARDROBE AVE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86041075 | Sep 18, 2025 | NV | 1 | NV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85600015 | Aug 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2105 WARDROBE AVE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85433683 | Jul 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84915263 | Jun 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 84525034 | Apr 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84483270 | Apr 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-us-395-nb-@-ag-check-station |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84464700 | Apr 22, 2025 | UT | 1 | WENDOVER UT |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.43DBMA, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 84124331 | Mar 12, 2025 | WA | 2 | ZILLAH WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83587947 | Jan 7, 2025 | US | 1 | CITRUS HEIGHTS CA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83550546 | Jan 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83481340 | Dec 23, 2024 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2021000382 | Mar 11, 2021 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CO00004635 | Jan 30, 1991 | CO | 0 | 0 | No | Yes | — |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 9 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| 2105 WARDROBE AVE | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| NB AGRICULTURAL INSPECTION | CA | 2 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| KEDDIE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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