Westlake Hardware INC
Lenexa, KS
Profile data updated Jan 6, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
35
Power Units
44
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Lenexa, KS, they operate a fleet of 35 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Movers and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Westlake Hardware INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Westlake Hardware INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 500,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
44
Total Drivers
20
Interstate Drivers
24
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC
6 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 14, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Ram, International. Out-of-service rate is 66.7% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 3 | 50% |
| Ram | 1 | 17% |
| International | 1 | 17% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 17% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (6 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCK523 | NE | Ram STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 248435 | KS | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| BCK522 | NE | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| NO PLATE | KS | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| BCKO76 | NE | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| TMX1696 | TX | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: NE (3) · KS (2) · TX (1)
Recent active vehicles (6 shown)
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
6
Inspections
24 months
17
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+42.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-5.1%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | NE | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 11/05/2025 | KS | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 10/30/2025 | NE | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/20/2025 | MO | Walk-Around | 5 | 3 |
| 06/10/2025 | NE | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/16/2024 | KS | Driver Only | 4 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 91X | TJ-CAP-117D3100-TIL-08 | $1 Million | 02/01/2008 |
| Cargo | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | 34 | IHK3596492 | Self-Insured / N/A | 07/20/2010 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS214143228413 | 02/01/2007 | 03/29/2008 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS214143228413 | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2008 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | KS | WICHITA, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/25/2025 | NE | LINCOLN, NE | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Movers and Box Truck.
Is WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC's authority currently active?
WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC been in business?
WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC located?
WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC is physically located at 14000 MARSHALL DRI, LENEXA, KS 66215.
Roadside Inspection History 6 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC has been inspected 6 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NE, KS, MO. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 33%) 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 390.21TB1-MC — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | NE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-11-05 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-30 | NE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-06-20 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-06-10 | NE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-16 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | OOS · 1 |
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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC was cited for 9 violations, of which 3 (33%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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