MTR WESTERN
Legal: MTR WESTERN LLC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202689 inspections · 10 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.90Vehicle Maintenance
Buses - Missing or improper standee line or bar
4
2× · sev 2
- 4393.47A-BCFSADVehicle Maintenance
Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.89Vehicle Maintenance
Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.91-BUVehicle Maintenance
Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats
2
1× · sev 2
- 7396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- OR29
- US1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Lane County, OR
Medium impact8 of 10 violations in the last 12 months (80%) came from inspections in Lane County, OR. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Lane County, OR to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 18%
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× · 9%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 22%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.45D-B×2Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.90×2Buses - Missing or improper standee line or bar
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA36 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 6 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi140 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi8 drivers
- Company officer
- JEREMY BUTZLAFF
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 66269265
- Registered since
- 2010-12-13
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-07-14
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 104 buses.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 3 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
39 events- 05/31/2026Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019747
- 05/04/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2026)
- 05/01/2026Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MTR 1385670-00
- 05/01/2026Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019747
- 12/21/2025Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019746
- 11/24/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2025)
- 07/14/2025MCS-150 update filed
5.8M mi reported (2024)
- 05/01/2025Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019746
- 03/01/2025Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019744
- 02/03/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2025)
- 02/12/2023Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019743
- 04/05/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2022)
- 08/16/2021Insurance name changed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019742
- 07/12/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2021)
- 09/02/2020Insurance name changed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019741
- 07/31/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2020)
- 07/20/2020Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019741
- 05/01/2019Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TD000075
- 08/07/2017Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TD000075
- 07/07/2017Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TD000075
- 07/05/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2017)
- 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy YPP 1385670-01
- 04/23/2013Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy YPP 1385670-00
- 04/05/2013Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy YPP 1385670-00
- 03/21/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2013)
- 11/01/2011Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR 1138567-00
- 11/01/2011Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy YPP 1385670-00
- 02/06/2011Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR 0133853-06
- 02/03/2011MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/31/2011Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAS 0138567-00
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2025-07-14
- Last review
- 2025-06-30
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-07-14
- Reported mileage
- 5,780,000 mi (2024)
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