WESTERN M INC
USDOT 2086471 • 6485 SCARLETT LN, DUBLIN, OH, 43016
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-730599 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 12, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA861915058 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2025 | Apr 4, 2026 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7749129 | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2010 | Jan 21, 2013 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA861915058 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3132586412 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61567A | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA01053595 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 7755722 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2018 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04971A | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2013 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7749129 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2010 | Jun 13, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7749129 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7749129 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7749129 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7749129 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA861915058 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA861915058 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3132586412 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61567A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA01053595 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 7755722 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04971A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7749129 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2013 | Jun 13, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7749129 | CARGO | Jan 21, 2013 | Jan 21, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7749129 | CARGO | Dec 20, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7749129 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7749129 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7749129 | CARGO | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-730599 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC730599 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 |
| MC730599 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 6, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC730599 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2018 |
| MC730599 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 20, 2010 | REVOKED | Jul 31, 2019 |
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
6 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | 86678854 | US S 281 MM 686 | TX | Level 2 | UTBC SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 393.11TU | Yes |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86461299 | 1200 BLK SW MUSTANG | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.3A1BL, 393.11TU, 393.48A | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85918317 | Roadside | WY | Level 2 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2-SLLS4, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 83260739 | H-BOXBORO | MA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| May 2, 2024 | 81550631 | NEWTON WI | WI | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.60(c) | No |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 80776635 | Roadside | NY | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 21 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.48(a) | Yes |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 79139381 | SR 56 BEDFORD TWP - CESSNA INT | PA | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 18 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records