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WALTER S BEAR

DBA: WALT BEAR TRUCKING

USDOT 432639 Active CORPORATION OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WALTER S BEAR General Freight Driveaway / Towaway Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Chemicals Dry Bulk +2 more Based in KENNEWICK, WA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · May 5, 2003
Contract (Property) reinstated · Nov 18, 2004
Policy effective · Dec 5, 2007
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 63 days Mar 3, 2003 → May 5, 2003
  • Contract (Property) gap · 191 days Inactive May 11, 2004 → reinstated Nov 18, 2004
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WALTER S BEAR
Cargo: General Freight, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — WALTER S BEAR (USDOT 432639)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): WALTER S BEAR (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 63 days — Mar 3, 2003 → May 5, 2003
  • Contract (Property) gap · 191 days — Inactive May 11, 2004 → reinstated Nov 18, 2004

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/432639/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281590 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 432639
In FMCSA records since Jan 3, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WALTER S BEAR
Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 40,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (509) 582-5869
Email: [email protected]
Physical
45309 SOUTH 2066 PRSE
KENNEWICK, WA 99337
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 432639
In FMCSA records since Jan 3, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 40,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 0 1 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WALTER S BEAR is a corporation based in KENNEWICK, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 432639. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 1 driver, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Risk intelligence

WALT BEAR TRUCKING had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,590 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,590 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,590 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 11, 2004 to Nov 18, 2004 (191 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 3, 2003 to May 5, 2003 (63 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-02 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 2
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87052442 Feb 10, 2026 WA 2 PASCO WA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 85295RP · 2WKPDDJHXXK955770
0 — No
80740121 Jan 31, 2024 WA 2 PASCO WA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 85295RP · 2WKPDDJHXXK955770
3 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.9B-LRLO No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC238987
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC238987 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 18, 2004 MC238987-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP51164A 91X $1,000,000 Dec 5, 2007 On file ACTIVE
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-321059 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2006 Dec 5, 2007 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-320707 BIPD/Primary — Jun 7, 2006 Dec 5, 2006 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-320707 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2005 Jul 10, 2006 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-320707 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2005 Jun 7, 2006 REPLACED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC46500863 CARGO — May 9, 2005 Mar 24, 2007 CANCELLED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC46500863 BIPD/Primary — May 9, 2005 Dec 5, 2005 REPLACED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC46500611 CARGO — May 5, 2004 May 9, 2005 CANCELLED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC46500611 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2004 May 9, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 381490 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2003 May 5, 2004 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 63 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 3, 2003 to May 5, 2003
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN319120 BIPD/Primary — Oct 11, 2001 Mar 3, 2003 CANCELLED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA 0474364-99 CARGO — Oct 11, 1999 Oct 11, 2001 CANCELLED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA 0474364-99 BIPD/Primary — Oct 11, 1999 Oct 11, 2001 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT-226T653-0-96 BIPD/Primary — Nov 14, 1996 Nov 15, 1999 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT-226T653-0-96 BIPD/Primary — Nov 14, 1996 Oct 11, 1999 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7MTC-226T670-2-96 CARGO — Oct 11, 1996 Nov 15, 1999 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7MTC-226T670-2-96 CARGO — Oct 11, 1996 Oct 11, 1999 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 3026845 BIPD/Primary — Nov 14, 1992 Dec 24, 1996 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 3026845 BIPD/Primary — Nov 14, 1992 Nov 14, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 5, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Nov 30, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Mar 24, 2007
    insurance
    REVOKED — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 5, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  5. Dec 4, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jul 10, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jun 7, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Dec 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 25, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. May 9, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 3, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Nov 18, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. May 11, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. May 11, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. May 11, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. May 11, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 191 days (through Nov 18, 2004)
  17. May 5, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. May 13, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Mar 3, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Mar 3, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 63 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 5, 2003)
  21. Oct 11, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  22. Nov 15, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  23. Nov 15, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  24. Oct 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  25. Oct 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  26. Dec 24, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  27. Nov 14, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PASCO WA WA 2 0
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How to verify WALTER S BEAR

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WALTER S BEAR

Is WALTER S BEAR an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. WALTER S BEAR is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 432639 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WALTER S BEAR's safety rating? ▾
WALTER S BEAR's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WALTER S BEAR had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for WALTER S BEAR in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WALTER S BEAR's out-of-service rate? ▾
WALTER S BEAR has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is WALTER S BEAR based? ▾
WALTER S BEAR reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 45309 SOUTH 2066 PRSE, KENNEWICK, Washington 99337. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WALTER S BEAR have valid operating authority? ▾
WALTER S BEAR has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does WALTER S BEAR operate? ▾
WALTER S BEAR self-reports 2 power units and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WALTER S BEAR had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WALTER S BEAR. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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