WESTERN CARRIERS INC

USDOT 450213 • DBA: WCI • 132 S SECOND STREET, WAKEENEY, KS, 67672

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
450,213
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7857435717
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,071,313
Physical Address
132 S SECOND STREET, WAKEENEY, KS, 67672
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Dec 22, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-250932ACTIVEUnknownDec 13, 2012
Common CarrierMC-250932ACTIVEUnknownDec 13, 2012

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP80644LON FILEDec 22, 2008Dec 22, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/ExcessCCP03230FON FILEDec 22, 2008Dec 22, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP80644AON FILEDec 22, 1997Apr 3, 2019

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP80644GREPLACEDJan 27, 2004Dec 22, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/ExcessCCP03230AREPLACEDJan 27, 2004Dec 22, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP80644ACANCELLEDDec 22, 1997Jan 27, 2004
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary318244REPLACEDJul 20, 1997Dec 22, 1997
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC037880REPLACEDFeb 25, 1997Dec 22, 1997
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary318145CANCELLEDJul 20, 1996Jul 20, 1997
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessXTP 53871CANCELLEDJul 20, 1996Jan 21, 1999
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC031827CANCELLEDFeb 25, 1996Feb 25, 1997
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary235589CANCELLEDJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1996
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessXTP-47817CANCELLEDJul 20, 1995Aug 16, 1996
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessXTP-47817REPLACEDJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1996
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC021415CANCELLEDFeb 25, 1995Feb 25, 1996
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC021415REPLACEDFeb 25, 1995Feb 25, 1996
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCKS0006734 570-5CANCELLEDFeb 20, 1995Jul 20, 1995
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary125 054576CANCELLEDJul 27, 1994Feb 20, 1995
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC021379CANCELLEDMar 29, 1994Feb 25, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP80644ACARGOApr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP80644LBIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2012Dec 22, 2012
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CCP03230FBIPD/ExcessDec 22, 2012Dec 22, 2012
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CCP03230ABIPD/ExcessDec 22, 2008Dec 22, 2008
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP80644GBIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2008Dec 22, 2008
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP80644ABIPD/PrimaryJan 27, 2004Jan 27, 2004
CANCELUNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYXTP 53871BIPD/ExcessJan 21, 1999Jan 21, 1999
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.318244BIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 1997Dec 22, 1997
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC037880CARGODec 22, 1997Dec 22, 1997
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.318145BIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 1997Jul 20, 1997
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC031827CARGOFeb 25, 1997Feb 25, 1997
TERM/CANCLUNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYXTP-47817BIPD/ExcessAug 16, 1996Aug 16, 1996
TERM/REPLUNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYXTP-47817BIPD/ExcessJul 20, 1996Jul 20, 1996
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.235589BIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 1996Jul 20, 1996
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC021415CARGOFeb 25, 1996Feb 25, 1996
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC021415CARGOFeb 25, 1996Feb 25, 1996
CANCELPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.CKS0006734 570-5BIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1995
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC021379CARGOFeb 25, 1995Feb 25, 1995
CANCELUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.125 054576BIPD/PrimaryFeb 20, 1995Feb 20, 1995

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC250932COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 26, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 13, 2012
MC250932CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 26, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 13, 2012
MC250932COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 17, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2005
MC250932CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 17, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2005
MC250932CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 20, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC250932COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 20, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC250932MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 11, 1992Unknown
MC250932MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 5, 1992Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
14%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
51
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states27 inspections

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823(a)Movement of damaged hazmat packages209Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLTFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.519D1-HMPMCHM (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 a10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.519C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to meet placard size and border requirements10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:178.337-9(c)MC331 Marking inlets/outlets10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.89vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687389004GOVE COUNTY - 063KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 202586631421TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 202586518500THOMAS COUNTY - 193KSLevel 2WESTM SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-CSURRNo
Nov 19, 202586381057JETMORE KSKSLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.47E, 396.9D2-FTFNo
May 23, 202584786891FORD COUNTY - 057KSLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47E, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 396.5B-HWSLNo
Feb 27, 202583998757GEARY COUNTY - 061KSLevel 2LUBB SEMI-TRAILER10393.207C-SBML, 392.2-SLTFC, 392.2-SLLMLYes
Jan 3, 202583547877HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 1WTMR SEMI-TRAILER4393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LBL, 393.81-HNo
Dec 17, 202483426561HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 1WESM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 17, 202483415311HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 20, 202482735049BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2DOON SEMI-TRAILER1393.11No
Sep 10, 202482632885HOISINGTONKSLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 13, 202481877518EDWARDS COUNTY - 047KSLevel 2MTCI SEMI-TRAILER1393.45No
May 20, 202481658293WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 1LUBB SEMI-TRAILER1178.337-9(c)No
Feb 2, 202480768604STAFFORD COUNTY - 185KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2, 177.823(a), 393.209(e)No
Jan 2, 202480526778HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 1WEST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 6, 202380333351TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 1MID N SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Nov 10, 202380145449TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Nov 10, 202380145450GOVE COUNTY - 063KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Nov 9, 202380145630NESS COUNTY - 135KSLevel 1WEST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202379663983WABAUNSEE COUNTY - 197KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Aug 9, 202379376331TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 26, 202379256753HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.209(e), 393.43(a), 393.9(a)Yes
Jun 7, 202378841507NESS COUNTY - 135KSLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17(c), 392.16(a)No
May 25, 202378755026BRAMAN SCALESOKLevel 2LUBB SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)Yes
May 23, 202378704402FORD COUNTY - 057KSLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER5393.11, 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Apr 12, 202378343172THOMAS COUNTY - 193KSLevel 21393.9(a)No
Apr 6, 202378295019HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 7.7% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 25, 2025KSINJURY01DELAVANU056...898254WESTERN CARRIERS INC
Apr 2, 2023KSINJURY01U283...265386Western Carriers INC.
Aug 3, 2021OKINJURY01RENFROWUNITED STATES HIGHWAY 81...545695WESTERN CARRIERS INC
Nov 9, 2020KSTOW00
Oct 1, 2010KSTOW00
Mar 6, 2009KSINJURY01
Dec 14, 2001KSTOW00
Apr 6, 2001KSINJURY03

Compliance Timeline

29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 25, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in KS
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 2, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in KS
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 3, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 9, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 22, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Excess
Dec 13, 2012
Authority
Dec 13, 2012
Authority
Oct 1, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 6, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 22, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Excess
Dec 22, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 27, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 14, 2001
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 6, 2001
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 21, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Dec 22, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 20, 1997
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 1997
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 16, 1996
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jul 20, 1996
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jul 20, 1996
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 1996
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO

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