WESTERN CARRIERS INC
USDOT 450213 • DBA: WCI • 132 S SECOND STREET, WAKEENEY, KS, 67672
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP80644L | ON FILE | Dec 22, 2008 | Dec 22, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCP03230F | ON FILE | Dec 22, 2008 | Dec 22, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP80644A | ON FILE | Dec 22, 1997 | Apr 3, 2019 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP80644G | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2004 | Dec 22, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCP03230A | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2004 | Dec 22, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP80644A | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 1997 | Jan 27, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 318244 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1997 | Dec 22, 1997 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC037880 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 1997 | Dec 22, 1997 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 318145 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1996 | Jul 20, 1997 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XTP 53871 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1996 | Jan 21, 1999 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC031827 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 1996 | Feb 25, 1997 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 235589 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1996 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XTP-47817 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1995 | Aug 16, 1996 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XTP-47817 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC021415 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 1995 | Feb 25, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC021415 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 1995 | Feb 25, 1996 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CKS0006734 570-5 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 125 054576 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 1994 | Feb 20, 1995 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC021379 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 1994 | Feb 25, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP80644A | CARGO | Apr 3, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP80644L | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2012 | Dec 22, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP03230F | BIPD/Excess | Dec 22, 2012 | Dec 22, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP03230A | BIPD/Excess | Dec 22, 2008 | Dec 22, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP80644G | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2008 | Dec 22, 2008 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP80644A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2004 | Jan 27, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP 53871 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 21, 1999 | Jan 21, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 318244 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 1997 | Dec 22, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC037880 | CARGO | Dec 22, 1997 | Dec 22, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 318145 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1997 | Jul 20, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC031827 | CARGO | Feb 25, 1997 | Feb 25, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP-47817 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 16, 1996 | Aug 16, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP-47817 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 20, 1996 | Jul 20, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 235589 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1996 | Jul 20, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC021415 | CARGO | Feb 25, 1996 | Feb 25, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC021415 | CARGO | Feb 25, 1996 | Feb 25, 1996 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CKS0006734 570-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC021379 | CARGO | Feb 25, 1995 | Feb 25, 1995 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 125 054576 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 1995 | Feb 20, 1995 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC250932 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2012 |
| MC250932 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2012 |
| MC250932 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC250932 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC250932 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC250932 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC250932 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC250932 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 5, 1992 | — | 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
3 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519D1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - The background color symbol text numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart as a | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.519C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to meet placard size and border requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.337-9(c) | MC331 Marking inlets/outlets | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 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 (27 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DELAVAN | U056 | ...898254 | WESTERN CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 2, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | U283 | ...265386 | Western Carriers INC. |
| Aug 3, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RENFROW | UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 81 | ...545695 | WESTERN CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 9, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2009 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2001 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2001 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events