WEST PLAINS PROPANE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- 1 fatality on crash record 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WEST PLAINS PROPANE INC (USDOT 452318) 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): ANDREW STAUFFER (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 1 fatality on crash record — 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/452318/ As of: Jul 23, 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 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 15% (better). n=36966 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Dec 7, 2022
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1498771ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 6.25% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
WEST PLAINS PROPANE INC is a corporation based in WEST PLAINS, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 452318. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 26 power units and 18 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
WEST PLAINS PROPANE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 26 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Plains, MO. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (12) and KY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 26 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Peterbilt, Heil co., and Polar mfg. are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 36,966 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–39 power units (±50% of this carrier's 26 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| 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 | 3 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88236083 | Jun 23, 2026 | MO | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88109761 | Jun 10, 2026 | MO | 5 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87017951 | Feb 10, 2026 | KS | 2 | INDEPENDENCE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87014006 | Feb 10, 2026 | MO | 5 | FAIR GROVE MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86851500 | Jan 19, 2026 | MO | 1 | BUFFALO MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 86348792 | Nov 18, 2025 | MO | 2 | MACOMB MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86241649 | Nov 5, 2025 | AR | 3 | BATESVILLE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85946645 | Oct 2, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | — | Yes |
| 85581280 | Aug 25, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85000098 | Jun 19, 2025 | KY | 2 | KUTTAWA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 84279454 | Mar 31, 2025 | MO | 2 | ST CLAIR MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 83796397 | Feb 5, 2025 | MO | 2 | BATTLEFIELD MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 83109509 | Nov 7, 2024 | MO | 2 | VICHY MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83012023 | Oct 24, 2024 | MO | 2 | WEST PLAINS MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 82517926 | Aug 27, 2024 | MO | 1 | VICHY MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82333227 | Aug 8, 2024 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81980210 | Jun 14, 2024 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | Yes |
| 80774248 | Feb 5, 2024 | MO | 2 | ROLLA MO | — | 0 | — | No |
| 80136095 | Nov 10, 2023 | MO | 3 | ROLLA MO | — | 1 | — | No |
| 79955144 | Oct 18, 2023 | MO | 2 | SOUTHBOUND US 67 AT ROUTE E | — | 0 | — | No |
| 79198197 | Jul 19, 2023 | MO | 2 | US 60 AT G1WEST | — | 1 | — | No |
| 78888832 | Jun 14, 2023 | AR | 2 | INDEPENDENCE COUNTY | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000109305 | Jun 3, 2024 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2024500731 | Jan 5, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000085704 | Jun 16, 2020 | MO | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MO0000069099 | Aug 4, 2017 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000059909 | Oct 21, 2015 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000050401 | Jul 10, 2013 | MO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MO0000036172 | Sep 9, 2009 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000025896 | Jul 27, 2007 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0002008011 | Dec 15, 2001 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0009824774 | May 20, 1998 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO005292015A | Sep 26, 1995 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
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| Jan 26, 2023 | MC1498771-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5069037303 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 7, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 26, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | 4 | 2 |
| ROLLA MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| VICHY MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| BATESVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| INDEPENDENCE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| INDEPENDENCE | KS | 1 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 0 |
| BATTLEFIELD MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| BUFFALO MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| FAIR GROVE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1498771
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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22 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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11 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify WEST PLAINS PROPANE INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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