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WESTERN AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT

257 HOLLY WOOD BLVD · Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #216916
  • USDOT #279149 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WESTERN AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT is a Columbia Falls, MT freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Montana. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-216916 and their USDOT number is 279149.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/20/2024 · last updated May 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name RICKIE D & KELLEY K WOOD
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/20/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 124,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Montana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MT (6), WA (1). Home base: Columbia Falls, Montana.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 2 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.3% 23.4% Driver 14.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.33 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.58 1

Inspection Summary

  • 7
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WESTERN AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT
257 HOLLY WOOD BLVD
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
Mailing Address
RICKIE D & KELLEY K WOOD
PO BOX 2347
KALISPELL, MT 59903

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