WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO

AUTHORIZED
500 E OVERLAND RD, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642|(208) 884-2287

USDOT

12403

MC Number

431755

Fleet Size

488

Total Drivers

1005

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO is a large interstate motor carrier based in MERIDIAN, Idaho, operating 488 power units with 1005 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 109 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate2.8%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate27.1%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Idaho is 13.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 36.1% across 13,532 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

109

Total

61%

Driver %

Driver Inspections109
Vehicle Inspections70
Driver OOS Rate2.8%
Vehicle OOS Rate27.1%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Feb 1, 2026

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO (USDOT #12403) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO's safety record?

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO has 109 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO operate?

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO operates 488 power units with 1005 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO transport hazardous materials?

No. WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO located?

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO is based in MERIDIAN, Idaho at 500 E OVERLAND RD, 83642. Phone: (208) 884-2287.

What are WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO's out-of-service rates?

WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CO's driver out-of-service rate is 2.8%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.1%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.