Western Grain & Milling Inc
USDOT 1737285 · MC-636756 · Sanger, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Western Grain & Milling Inc (dba W G M) is a company based in Sanger, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 246 power units and 169 drivers, which ranks it #77 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 261 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 24.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 3.7 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 livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Western Grain & Milling Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | W G M |
| USDOT number | 1737285 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-636756 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1075 North Ave, Sanger, CA 93657 |
| Phone | (559) 875-9300 |
| First registered | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1737285.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 235 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 381 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 11,950,642 miles reported for 2025 – about 48,580 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 169 CDL drivers; 169 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Western Grain & Milling Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.1% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 28% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 22% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.7 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 18% lower than average |
| Inspections | 261 | 247 with a driver check, 191 with a vehicle check, 191 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Western Grain & Milling Inc?
Western Grain & Milling Inc is registered with USDOT number 1737285 and operating authority MC-636756.
How many trucks does Western Grain & Milling Inc have?
It reports 246 power units (235 tractors, 11 straight trucks) and 381 trailers, with 169 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 23, 2026).
Where is Western Grain & Milling Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sanger, California 93657.
What is the out-of-service rate of Western Grain & Milling Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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.