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BROKEN LINK ENERGY LLC
Gillette, WY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2514601 · MC 872384
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 12 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-872384 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
33.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC872384
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
New York Marine and General Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AU202500018989
New York Marine and General Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AU202600018989
Endurance American Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IMU30093881000
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2514601
MC Number
MC-872384
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 2014
Authority Granted
July 2, 2014
Annual Mileage
400,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
710 West 8th Street, Gillette, WY 82716
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Seth Pownall
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | WY | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKDP4TX0ER969351 | 6 | 4 OOS |
| July 29, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FT8W3DT3NEE85364 | 0 | Clean |
| April 3, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDD40X6FJ971585 | 0 | Clean |
| March 18, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT3NEE85364 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 28, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDP4TX0ER969351 | 0 | Clean |
| October 26, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDP4EX9FJ971404 | 0 | Clean |
| August 1, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWP4EX9CR302250 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 24, 2024 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWP4EX0DJ368248 | 2 | Passed |
| June 23, 2024 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWP4EX9CR302250 | 1 | Passed |
| March 19, 2024 | WY | Level I — Full | — | 1 | Passed |
| March 15, 2024 | WY | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 7 | 2 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 8 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Cited |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Securement Device | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Cited |
| August 1, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | Cited |
| August 1, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Tractor
5
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3NEE85364 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX0ER969351 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX9CR302250 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5141614K1183830 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Holden Industries, Inc Holden Trailers | Flatbed · 61 ft | 12HRD615XCN602643 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X6FJ971585 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX9FJ971404 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX0DJ368248 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Aspen Custom Trailers | Flatbed · 70 ft | 2A9LB7056LN125005 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | — | 2A9PF8045RN15251 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | — | 2M513152361108944 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Pj | Flatbed · 34 ft | 4P5FD3426H1269062 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Pj | Flatbed · 35 ft | 4P5FD3521D1193923 | 1 | — |
| 2011 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4U3B04935BL011175 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 2, 2014 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| July 29, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
| July 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · New York Marine and General Insurance Company |
| June 29, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 29, 2026 |
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