MOUNTAINS WEST TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3161295 • 796 HORSESHOE BEND, FRUITLAND, UT, 84027
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-111387 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 30, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA967846549 | ON FILE | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 166486001 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03420194 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS108041 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2020 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS108041 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0550613 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2019 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN242446 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2018 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN242446 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2018 | Mar 26, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967846549 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 166486001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03420194 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS108041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS108041 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0550613 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN242446 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN242446 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC111387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2021 |
| MC111387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2020 |
| MC111387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2019 |
| MC111387 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2018 | — | Unknown |
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 • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (15 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | NV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | R1 - I15/78MM | ...648415 | MOUNTAINS WEST TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 22, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records