BRIAN K WITCHER
USDOT 2265071 • DBA: WITCHER TRUCKING • 562 SILVER LEAF DR, OROVILLE, CA, 95966
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-827308 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2015 | Jan 21, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00727510 | ON FILE | Dec 21, 2022 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-009430 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2020 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-009430 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2020 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL H09070898 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2016 | Jul 29, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3766714 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2381090 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2013 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 044CP03378 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 044CP01337 | REPLACED | May 13, 2013 | Jul 16, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00727510 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-009430 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-009430 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL H09070898 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2020 | Jul 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3766714 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2381090 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 044CP03378 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 044CP01337 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2013 | Jul 16, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-827308 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-827308 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC827308 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 12, 2016 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2026 |
| MC827308 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2013 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2015 |
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
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.13C1-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116(b) | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 86809659 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES | CA | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86754255 | SR-299 AT WHISKEYTOWN SCALES | CA | Level 2 | LINC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 85237125 | WB E/OF SPANISH CREEK RD | CA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84928354 | WENDEL | CA | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.13C1-CSSRR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84083765 | 44 AT CAMINO VISTA | CA | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 82968868 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | LICO POLE TRAILER | 4 | 393.48A-BIBD, 396.5B-L, 393.207A-SUBL | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82890636 | CHICO AREA | CA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.116(b) | Yes |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82576937 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | WHITL POLE TRAILER | 4 | 393.116, 393.47(a), 393.45 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 79212954 | WB E/OF SPANISH CREEK RD | CA | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 78941021 | YUBA-SUTTER AREA | CA | Level 2 | LINC POLE TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RED BLUFF | ANTELOPE BL/50ft W SALE LN | ...317298 | WITCHER TRUCKING |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records