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Carrier profile · USDOT 1215999 · MC-482672 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC
33 power unitsavg 4.9 yrMulti-region · 15 statesMANKATO, MN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-482672 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
36 observed · MCS-150
52Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 225 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.015.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1215999) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 140 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 60 vehicle-level and 139 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 31 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 8, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number?
WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number is 1215999, and its motor carrier number is MC-482672.
Is WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC's safety record?
WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC has a 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 225 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC's fleet?
WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC operates 33 power units and 31 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC based?
WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC is based in MANKATO, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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