Western Container Transport INC
Vancouver, WA
Western Container Transport INC is an active motor carrier based in Vancouver, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 183667 and MC 141923. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 7 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 183667
- MC
- 141923
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Vancouver, WA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2028 (set by USDOT 183667's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed April 16, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- 4,727 other USDOT registrations list Vancouver, WA as their physical address.
Equipment
What Western Container Transport INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (14 of its VINs decoded):
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
- Intermodal Seen at inspections 3 intermodal chassiss recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 6 truck tractors and 4 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Western Container Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 10 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 100 miles (2026)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC
10 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Oct 30, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 6 TRUCK TRACTOR, 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 43% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 29% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 3 | 21% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 7% |
Trailers (4 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | 43% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown | 1 | 7% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 1 | 7% |
| Pratt Industries | 1 | 7% |
| Miller Trailers Incorporated | 1 | 7% |
| Western Star | 1 | 7% |
| Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | 1 | 7% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (14)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FUJGLDR2KLKD8352 | 65KS8E | MO | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 1UYVS2537N3603517 | 52L2NK | MO | 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 1FUNGLDR1KLKD8277 | 91629RP | WA | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | May 2025 |
| 3H3X462SXRT450424 | T928232 | TN | 1994 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Intermodal Chassis | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3AKNHHDR5KSKJ0212 | RP07350 | WA | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3M2CG40285S000194 | T792268 | TN | Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 5EF2GC401RS808249 | 4VL3637 | CA | 2024 Cheetah Chassis | Intermodal Chassis | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1FUNGLDR8KLKD8275 | 90514RP | WA | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 3AKNGLD6XESFU2486 | 78353RP | WA | 2014 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Feb 2025 |
| 1P9TC4326GN343150 | 2641036 | ME | 2016 Pratt Industries | Intermodal Chassis | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 1FUNGLDRXKLKD8276 | 88895RP | WA | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1MLC24020MM485150 | 4422UV | WA | 2021 Miller Trailers Incorporated | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 5KJJBHDR2JLJZ9755 | RP02823 | WA | 2018 Western Star | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 145C402S5EL001925 | 4425UV | WA | 1984 Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Plates registered in 5 states: WA (8) · MO (2) · TN (2) · ME (1) · CA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 14)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in WA
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
7
Inspections
24 months
12
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+8.0%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/23/2025 | WA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 03/27/2025 | WA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/06/2025 | WA | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | WA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
View Insurance History (11 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | 4103CP 001332 | 12/30/1994 | 12/30/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 286092 | 03/31/1994 | 12/30/1994 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72155A | 05/01/1999 | 11/12/2025 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72155A | 05/01/1999 | 11/12/2025 | CANCEL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | P-86MXI80312680 | 11/19/1993 | 10/24/1996 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 1696573 | 05/11/2011 | 07/15/2011 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72155A | 12/20/1996 | 05/01/2000 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72155A | 12/20/1996 | 05/01/2000 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72155A | 12/20/1996 | 05/01/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72155A | 12/20/1996 | 05/01/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 79 N1702-00-50 | 12/30/1995 | 02/14/1997 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC operate?
WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC's equipment on government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections); Intermodal (3 intermodal chassiss recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (6 truck tractors and 4 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Western Container Transport INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2028 (set by USDOT 183667's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed April 16, 2026.
What is Western Container Transport INC's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 7 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 7 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 7 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA, TN. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 57%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2-B-AIR — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-30 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-23 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-05-12 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-27 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-06 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-02-19 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-28 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
11 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for WESTERN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC, of which 4 (36%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 9 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 3 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.57 | 1 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.14 | 5 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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