WEBSTER SCALE INC
USDOT 721585 • 14012 SD HWY 25, WEBSTER, SD, 57274-0127
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-414236 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 5, 2010 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3620496 | ON FILE | May 18, 2015 | May 18, 2017 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CWP 3022976-TA | ON FILE | May 18, 2013 | Jun 18, 2015 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3620496 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2015 | Jun 21, 2017 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CWP 3022976-TA | REPLACED | May 18, 2013 | May 18, 2015 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 60382865 | REPLACED | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2010 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 60382865 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2010 | Jun 22, 2010 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4021082978 | REPLACED | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2013 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 4021082964 | REPLACED | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2013 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60382865 | REPLACED | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2010 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60382865 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2010 | Jun 22, 2010 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 60382865 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2009 | May 18, 2010 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60382865 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2010 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60382865 | REPLACED | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60382865 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7230127156 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2001 | Aug 28, 2009 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7230127156 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2001 | May 18, 2009 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP BA 7230127156 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2001 | Aug 28, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3620496 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3620496 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CWP 3022976-TA | CARGO | Jun 18, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CWP 3022976-TA | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2015 | May 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 4021082978 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2013 | May 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 4021082964 | CARGO | May 18, 2013 | May 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2010 | Jun 22, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2010 | Jun 22, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | CARGO | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | CARGO | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2010 | May 18, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7230127156 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2009 | Aug 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7230127156 | CARGO | Aug 28, 2009 | Aug 28, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60382865 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7230127156 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-414236 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC414236 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2010 |
| MC414236 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 17, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC414236 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2001 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2009 |
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
2 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (22 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ND STATE HWY 11 | ...660696 | WEBSTER SCALE INC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Rural | US HWY 12 E | ...698734 | WEBSTER SCALE INC |
| Jun 26, 2013 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2012 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2011 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2010 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2004 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events