Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Meridian, ID

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO

500 E OVERLAND RD · Meridian, ID 83642

Not Authorized
(208) 884-2287 Tap to call
  • MC #431755
  • USDOT #12403 USDOT Active
  • 488
    Power Units
  • 1005
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO is a Meridian, ID freight carrier/shipper/broker that is not authorized in the state of Idaho. This company has 488 truck(s) in their fleet and 1005 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-431755 and their USDOT number is 12403.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/08/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/08/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,341,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: WA (37), ID (32), MT (24), WY (10), OR (4), UT (1), NV (1). Home base: Meridian, Idaho.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated Aug 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.4 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.25 36 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 6

Inspection Summary

  • 109
    Total
  • 60
    Clean
  • 49
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BHPBHydraulic power brake unit is inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.102B-CCargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 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
  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO
500 E OVERLAND RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Mailing Address
WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO
PO BOX 38
BOISE, ID 83707

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