WESTERN BUILDING CENTER
AUTHORIZEDDBA: WBC JOHNSON MADISON OR JM
USDOT
1265505
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
135
Total Drivers
193
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 BUILDING CENTER is a large interstate motor carrier based in COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana, operating 135 power units with 193 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 3.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 67 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Montana is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.3% across 8,915 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
67
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is WESTERN BUILDING CENTER authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WESTERN BUILDING CENTER (USDOT #1265505) 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 BUILDING CENTER's safety record?
WESTERN BUILDING CENTER has 67 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 BUILDING CENTER operate?
WESTERN BUILDING CENTER operates 135 power units with 193 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does WESTERN BUILDING CENTER transport hazardous materials?
No. WESTERN BUILDING CENTER does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WESTERN BUILDING CENTER located?
WESTERN BUILDING CENTER is based in COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana at 1630 9TH ST W, 59912. Phone: (406) 257-7231.
What are WESTERN BUILDING CENTER's out-of-service rates?
WESTERN BUILDING CENTER's driver out-of-service rate is 3.0%, 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 29.4%, 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.