WESTERN LINES INC
USDOT 3494141 • 35810 16TH AVE S APT J302, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98003
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1151003 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 5, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00483707 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHWA1901522450 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1108703820 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04312151 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2022 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2708966 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2020 | Jan 6, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHWA1901522450 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00483707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04312151 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1108703820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2708966 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1151003 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 |
| MC1151003 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 2020 | — | 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
15 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | 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:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (33 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .56 W BROOKS | BROOKLAKE RD & NB I-5 EXIT | ...JJ9057 | WESTERN LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records