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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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WESTERN TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1778516 · MC211164 · EIN 26-1624137 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
51 INDUSTRIAL LANE, SHERIDAN, WY, 82801
(307) 674-6305 · JAMES GOSS
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.1% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
40 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
77 / 695
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-X87679 · eff 02/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance405 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance248 pts
Driver Fitness57 pts
Unsafe Driving37 pts
Other27 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 77 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 63 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MT22
WY15
WA13
SD8
ID5
UT3
NV3
OR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.97 | 0.98 | ≈9–16% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.46 | 1.48 | ≈82–89% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.42 | 0.43 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.11 | 6.11 | ≈74–78% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% · False log / RODS 34% · Log / ELD device 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Umatilla County, OR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Umatilla County, OR 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 54% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Seat belt 19%
• 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 7 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (2 OOS) · Load securement 24% (8 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 35 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: 4 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | ST JOSEPH, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/14/2024 | Wendover, UT | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer28 truck1 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES GOSS
Recordable crash rate
0.36 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
38
Registered since
2008-06-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| THREE T TRUCKING LLC | 1695025 | 4 VINs | strong |
| A&W LOGISTICS LLC | 2801593 | officer | strong |
| GOSS FOREST CONSULTING & WOOD PRODUCTS LLC | 2392546 | officer | strong |
| PINEY ISLAND TRUCKING LLC | 1680515 | officer | strong |
| STARLITE | 1442514 | officer | strong |
| CRAIG SCHECKLA LLC | 226457 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/04/2026 — Insurance filed — JET INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy JT029842
04/04/2026 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001075226
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2022)
03/09/2026 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2026)
01/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001075226
12/14/2020 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2020)
01/04/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001075226
12/09/2019 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2019)
11/27/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC18162A
02/01/2014 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-X87679
02/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP74575A
11/27/2013 — Insurance replaced — SHERIDAN STATE BANK
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
11/04/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2013)
01/03/2010 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF632769
11/05/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF632769
10/26/2009 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF632769
10/26/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF632769
09/29/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2009)
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/1778516.