WES KURTZ TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2170767 • 1012 N 4TH STREET, MILES CITY, MT, 59301
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-754036 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987845636 | ON FILE | Jan 5, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987845636 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2024 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN244053 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2021 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN223968 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2017 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2303235 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2013 | Aug 18, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS020393 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2013 | Aug 16, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-9221527 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2012 | Feb 15, 2013 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60502-29-23 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jan 14, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA987845636 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA987845636 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN244053 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN223968 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2303235 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS020393 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2013 | Aug 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-9221527 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 15, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 60502-29-23 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-754036 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-754036 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC754036 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2024 |
| MC754036 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 6, 2013 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC754036 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2011 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2013 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2018 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Dec 27, 2018 |
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
8 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | 85836496 | ROCK PORT MO | MO | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85843922 | KEENE | CA | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Yes |
| Sep 7, 2025 | 85735827 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 396.17C | No |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 85207322 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.60D, 393.9, 393.9TS | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85151979 | KUTTAWA | KY | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWG1, 390.9-SLL | No |
| May 26, 2025 | 84779760 | WHITE LAKE SD | SD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.95A1, 393.11A1-CSURR, 395.8A | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 84228514 | I90NB | IL | Level 3 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 6, 2024 | 81582888 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | Level 3 | TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 80730480 | I-39 S/B | IL | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 393.75(a) | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 79247747 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.60(d), 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records