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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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MTR WESTERN LLC
USDOT 2102959 · MC458276 · EIN 27-3848783 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
1000 DEXTER AVENUE N SUITE 502, SEATTLE, WA, 98109
(206) 838-8140 · JEREMY BUTZLAFF
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
104 / 148
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
77 / 145
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy MTR 1385670-00 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance135 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.90 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.91-BU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.89 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.62-BEO | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Most inspected states
OR66
US9
WA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.10 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.83 | 0.98 | ≈6–10% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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 Lane County, OR · medium impact
• 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 impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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% · Other 24% (2 OOS) · Tires 22% (1 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 3 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: 18 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 12 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.90 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.622).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2, 393.90 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | FEDERAL WAY, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2025 | EUGENE, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2025 | 1.57 W TANGENT, OR | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
35 bus1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JEREMY BUTZLAFF
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2010-12-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 2461020 | officer, phone | strong |
| COLLINS OIL CO | 78249 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/31/2026 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019747
05/04/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2026)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MTR 1385670-00
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019747
12/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019746
11/24/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2025)
07/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.8M mi reported (2024)
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019746
03/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019744
02/03/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2025)
02/12/2023 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019743
04/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2022)
08/16/2021 — Insurance name changed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019742
07/12/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2021)
09/02/2020 — Insurance name changed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019741
07/31/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2020)
07/20/2020 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFB0019741
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TD000075
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/2102959.