Western Distributing Company
USDOT 145556 · MC-142969 · Denver, Colorado · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Western Distributing Company (dba Western Distributing Transportation Corp) is a corporation based in Denver, Colorado, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 155 power units and 162 drivers, which ranks it #30 by fleet size among 122 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Colorado. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 186 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 16.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Western Distributing Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Western Distributing Transportation Corp |
| USDOT number | 145556 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-142969 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6655 North York St, Denver, CO 80229 |
| Phone | (303) 294-3135 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 145556.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 137 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 249 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.05 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 12,304,283 miles reported for 2023 – about 79,382 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 133 CDL drivers; 140 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 15 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Colorado carriers with 50+ units (122).
| Measure | Western Distributing Company | Same size, US | CO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.1% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 14% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 58% higher than average |
| Inspections | 186 | 182 with a driver check, 93 with a vehicle check, 89 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 20, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Western Distributing Company?
Western Distributing Company is registered with USDOT number 145556 and operating authority MC-142969.
How many trucks does Western Distributing Company have?
It reports 155 power units (140 tractors, 15 straight trucks) and 249 trailers, with 162 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 22, 2024).
Where is Western Distributing Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Denver, Colorado 80229.
What is the out-of-service rate of Western Distributing Company?
Over 24 months, 16.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.