VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
USDOT 145556 · MC142969 · EIN 84-0376087 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6655 NORTH YORK ST, DENVER, CO, 80229
(303) 294-3135 · MARTY GARCIA
20
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileAuthority revocation pending11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
155 / 162
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
184 / 821
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authority revocation pendingMost recent liability (BIPD) filing ended 06/01/2026 (AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION) — no active federal filing shown; verify current coverage
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance510 pts
Unsafe Driving195 pts
Driver Fitness60 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance56 pts
Other31 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 |
Most inspected states
CO60
UT27
CA23
NM16
NV13
WA9
WY7
TN5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.06 | 0.95 | ≈10–17% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.18 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.26 | 3.37 | ≈39–43% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Kern County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kern County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 53% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Other 13%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 45% · False log / RODS 43% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (4 OOS) · Tires 29% (7 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 19 inspections, 9 violations, 4 OOS, 14 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 4 OOS · 78%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.445).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.795).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 11%
395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/23/2026 | LAS VEGAS, NV | ✓ | ||
| 12/20/2025 | LUPTON, AZ | 3 | ✓ | |
| 11/29/2025 | NE | ✓ | ||
| 09/26/2025 | SOLANA BEACH, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/27/2025 | COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2025 | ALVORD, TX | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/04/2025 | CO | 5 | ✓ | |
| 02/15/2025 | FARMINGTON, UT | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2025 | GA | ✓ |
Company profile
Officer
MARTY GARCIA
Annual mileage
12.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
133
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 36 carriers
Shares identifiers with 36 carriers (35 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL TERRAIN INC | 622658 | officer | strong |
| DUNCAN FAMILY FARMS | 1570158 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GRANT BUILT TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2007802 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 154712 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SEDONA TRUCKING INC | 1644965 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STAT INC | 460002 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/01/2026 — Insurance ended — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
policy 3RA2TP0000038
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 108353632
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy W150387733
06/06/2025 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6A064192
06/01/2025 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 3RA2TP0000038
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6A064192
05/12/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2025)
05/12/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2025)
05/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6A064192
07/22/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
12.3M mi reported (2023)
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM7658244
11/07/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106001205
10/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106001205
06/27/2015 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 7659A474
06/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4584373
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 294-67-72
10/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105450628
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105450628
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/145556.