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PURPLE SAGE TRUCKING LLC

3956 N YELLOWSTONE HWY · Idaho Falls, ID 83401

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(208) 524-8340 Tap to call
  • MC #273602
  • USDOT #553451 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 14
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PURPLE SAGE TRUCKING LLC is a Idaho Falls, ID freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Idaho. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-273602 and their USDOT number is 553451.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/05/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,406,363 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Utah — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: UT (9), NE (6), CO (6), MO (5), TN (5), NM (4), WA (3), TX (3), NC (3), IA (2), WY (1), MS (1), +7 more. Home base: Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.73 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.6 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.42 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

  • 55
    Total
  • 28
    Clean
  • 27
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.86(a)(2)Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PURPLE SAGE TRUCKING LLC
3956 N YELLOWSTONE HWY
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
PURPLE SAGE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Idaho Falls, ID
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—3615262225164

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