Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 173704 · MC-1619286 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Western Oil Inc
22 power unitsavg 9.6 yrRegional · 5 statesLINCOLN, RI74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1619286 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
9.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WESTERN OIL INC (USDOT 173704) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 31, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 14 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 24, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 31, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WESTERN OIL INC's USDOT number?
WESTERN OIL INC's USDOT number is 173704, and its motor carrier number is MC-1619286.
Is WESTERN OIL INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, WESTERN OIL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WESTERN OIL INC's safety record?
WESTERN OIL INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is WESTERN OIL INC's fleet?
WESTERN OIL INC operates 22 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WESTERN OIL INC based?
WESTERN OIL INC is based in LINCOLN, RI, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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