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Freight Carrier · Dallas, TX

WESTERN CARGO LLC

Name: WESTERN CARGO LLC
Address: 10211 SHADOW WAY, DALLAS, TX, 75243-5047, US
Telephone: (214) 256-3875

10211 SHADOW WAY · Dallas, TX 75243-5047

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1248921
USDOT #3637880 USDOT Active

50
Power Units
50
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

WESTERN CARGO LLC is a Dallas, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 50 truck(s) in their fleet and 50 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1248921 and their USDOT number is 3637880.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/30/2026 · last updated Jul 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,400,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated 23 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
4
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.92 17 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.45 5 Vehicle Maintenance 7.41 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0.11 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

87
Total
45
Clean
42
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 22

392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting2× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

WESTERN CARGO LLC
10211 SHADOW WAY
DALLAS, TX 75243-5047

Mailing Address

WESTERN CARGO LLC
1912 CENTRAL DRIVE STE H
BEDFORD, TX 76021

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WESTERN CARGO LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 22

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Locations

Location on Map

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