Western Specialized Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Mankato, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 33 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 33 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 92% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 83% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63% | 91% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 7 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 2.07 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 7 | 0.14 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 2.79 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 15 states. Top state SD accounts for 22% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 100%.
+10 other states with fewer inspections
| 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | NV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39311A1LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |