HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2446196-willow-creek-companies-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
WILLOW CREEK COMPANIES LLC
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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 average52.6% vs Colorado average 22.3%.
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, (970) 256-7006, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1714389.
- 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) | MC1714389 | Primary | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA Policy 8R351997 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 11, 2025 | 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
10 of 19 · Colorado avg 22.3%
5 of 33 · Colorado avg 6.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | WY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | WY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | SD | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | NM | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 1 | 8 | Yes |
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 Colorado average covers 19,011 vehicle and 32,893 driver inspections of all Colorado-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
63 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 97 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 | Colorado share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 11 | 85.7% | 71.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 1.6% | 12.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 5 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205C | 3 | 1 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 3 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 3 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 2 | 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 Colorado column is the mix across all Colorado-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2446196 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1714389 |
| Legal name | WILLOW CREEK COMPANIES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 42 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 2,500,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 13, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 15, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentUtilitiesConstruction
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 WILLOW CREEK COMPANIES LLC
What does WILLOW CREEK COMPANIES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1714389: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about WILLOW CREEK COMPANIES LLC 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 WILLOW CREEK COMPANIES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2446196. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (970) 256-7006, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1714389, 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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