WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
29272
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
64
Total Drivers
37
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 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 ENGINEERING COMPANY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in HARLAN, Iowa, operating 64 power units with 37 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 9 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.
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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 Iowa is 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 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
9
Total
82%
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 ENGINEERING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC (USDOT #29272) 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 ENGINEERING COMPANY INC's safety record?
WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC has 9 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 ENGINEERING COMPANY INC operate?
WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC operates 64 power units with 37 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC located?
WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC is based in HARLAN, Iowa at 1149 HIGHWAY 44, 51537-0350. Phone: (712) 755-5191.
What are WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, 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 50.0%, 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.