HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/173704-western-oil-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
WESTERN OIL INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs Rhode Island average 21.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (401) 727-8600, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1619286.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1619286 | Primary | XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC Policy AEC0032609 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 31, 2023 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1619286 | Excess over $1,000,000 | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy UEC0032607 · 91X | $4,000,000 | Mar 31, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 8 · Rhode Island avg 21.6%
0 of 15 · Rhode Island avg 6.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CT | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2026 | MA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CT | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 29, 2026 | NH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | NH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 18, 2025 | MA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 13, 2025 | RI | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Rhode Island average covers 3,486 vehicle and 6,899 driver inspections of all Rhode Island-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 22 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Rhode Island share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 66.7% | 65.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | 16.7% | 0.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 requirements for the location of stop valve. Package Integrity - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 17834511DHMP | 1 | 0 |
| HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required Package Testing - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 180415HMTMC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLTRS | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Truck and truck tractor cab access violations Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 399207BCBP | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Rhode Island column is the mix across all Rhode Island-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Fairfield, CT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 173704 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1619286 |
| Legal name | WESTERN OIL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 424,498 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 31, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesChemicalsOtherWaste Oil
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about WESTERN OIL INC
What does WESTERN OIL INC's operating authority allow?
MC1619286: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about WESTERN OIL INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking WESTERN OIL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 173704. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (401) 727-8600, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1619286, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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