Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 12403 · MC431755 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Western States Equipment Co

Meridian, ID · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
488
Power units
1,005
Drivers
109
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
7.3M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

2 flags to check before loading

Vehicle OOS above average: 27.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
27.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 18 of 66 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 109 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.14 per 1M mi
Total inspections
109
Driver inspections
109
Vehicle inspections
66
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2003)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC431755
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Feb 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
488
Power units
488
Trucks
15
Tractors owned
54
Trailers owned
1,005
Drivers
148
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
7,341,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
12403
MC / docket
MC-431755
Legal name
Western States Equipment Co
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jan 8, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1,005 (148)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Western States Equipment Co's USDOT number?

Western States Equipment Co's USDOT number is 12403 and its docket number is MC431755.

Is Western States Equipment Co authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Western States Equipment Co's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 109 roadside inspections, a 27.3% vehicle and 1.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Western States Equipment Co's fleet?

488 power units and 1,005 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 8, 2026.

What insurance does Western States Equipment Co carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa.

Where is Western States Equipment Co located?

Western States Equipment Co is located at 500 E Overland Rd, Meridian, ID, 83642. Phone: (208) 884-2287.

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