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BIG FOOT TRANSPORTATION INC
Kettle Falls, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1729786 · MC 633817
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-633817 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 44 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 29, 2019; first granted February 21, 2008 (18 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on May 20, 2019 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 44 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC633817
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPP 1293591
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1729786
MC Number
MC-633817
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 23, 2008
Authority First Granted
February 21, 2008
Authority Reinstated
May 29, 2019
Annual Mileage
110,580 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
788a Highway 395 N, Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Teresa Skeen
Officer 2
Christopher Skeen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
44
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance89
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
20.0% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
60th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | ID | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 20, 2024 | WA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA31
ID6
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
9
Tractor
9
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X2RD348877 | 7 | — |
| 1990 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7LN284254 | 7 | 5 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3VN441829 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125343KB000762 | 6 | 3 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1M9P534D4C1041029 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4HD250155 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN12534XKB000760 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125341KB000761 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125344LB000366 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1PLE05348DPL58221 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X3LS556570 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X01D567873 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR9X8LD291266 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125345NB000816 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125348EB000373 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125349HB000497 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1C916J290W0112739 | 1 | — |
| Western | Semi-trailer | 1C916J298W0112312 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKAP49X1CJ327730 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWP4EX6ED232345 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125341CB000485 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 88575P | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (44)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | 2757002652 | POST FALLS ID | II | 2 | — | VAGAAN BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB9X3LS556570 5DN125344LB000366 |
WA RP08480 WA 07042AB |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | 0928001669 | DEER PARK WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XPCDB9X0PD337413 5DN125341CB000485 |
WA RP27574 WA 57826AL |
| September 2, 2026 | 0928001610 | DEER PARK WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWDB9X3LS556570 1M9P534D4C1041029 |
WA RP08480 WA 71524AH |
| August 19, 2026 | 0926001082 | DEER PARK WA | III | — | — | VAAGEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKAP49X1CJ327730 5DN12534XKB000760 |
WA TEMP WA 71392AH |
| June 18, 2026 | 2021000391 | DEER PARK WA | III | 4 | — | VAAGAN BROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XPCDR9X8LD291266 5DN125341KB000761 |
WA 68881RP WA 06646AB |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | 2143001034 | VALLEY WA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7LN284254 5DN125341CB000485 |
WA RP02651 WA 57826AL |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | 2143000780 | DEER PARK WA | III | — | — | COLVILLE TIMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X4HD250155 5DN125344LB000366 |
WA RP02653 WA 07042AB |
| November 11, 2025 | 4048002243 | POST FALLS ID | I | 8 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X3VN441829 5DN125343KB000762 |
WA 97575RP WA 18842AJ |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJM | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | X873000521 | KETTLE FALLS WA | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN |
1XP5DB9X4HD250155 1C916J298W0112312 |
WA RP02653 WA 9401ZO |
| July 29, 2025 | 2152000519 | DEER PARK WA | II | 9 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7LN284254 5DN125343KB000762 |
WA RP02651 WA 18842AJ |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| VAAGEN | 7 | August 19, 2026 |
| VAAGEN BROTHERS LUMBER INC. | 4 | February 23, 2024 |
| VAAGAN BROS | 3 | June 18, 2026 |
| VAGAAN BROTHERS | 1 | October 22, 2026 |
| COLVILLE TIMBER | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| BOISE | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| BOISE CASCADE | 1 | January 21, 2025 |
| VAAGEN BROS LUMBER INC | 1 | November 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 29, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 22, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 30, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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