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Carrier profile · USDOT 145556 · MC-142969 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Western Distributing Company
DBA WESTERN DISTRIBUTING TRANSPORTATION CORP
155 power unitsavg 7.3 yrNational · 22 statesDENVER, CO84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-142969 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
155Power units
93 observed · MCS-150
118Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
2002–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 320 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo17.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
11 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.3 yr
Model years 2002–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (USDOT 145556) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 190 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 93 vehicle-level and 190 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 155 power units and 162 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 22, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 20, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number?
WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number is 145556, and its motor carrier number is MC-142969.
Is WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's safety record?
WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has a 17.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 320 roadside inspections, with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's fleet?
WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY operates 155 power units and 162 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY based?
WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is based in DENVER, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.
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