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RICKIE D & KELLEY K WOOD
DBA: Western Automotive Transport
Columbia Falls, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 279149 · MC 216916
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 36 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-216916 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 36 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC216916
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy SB212300
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN112848
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
279149
MC Number
MC-216916
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 20, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 23, 1986
Authority Granted
November 15, 1989
Annual Mileage
124,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
257 Holly Wood Blvd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rick D Wood
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 59th 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
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | U743502294 | CLEARWATER MT | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DELAVAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC |
1NPXLP9XXKD497741 1D9D6CV21KN753017 |
MT SA10072 MT TA20085 |
| March 19, 2026 | U433501115 | BIGFORK MT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DELAVAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC |
1NPXLP9XXKD497741 1D9D6CV21KN753017 |
MT SA10072 MT TA20085 |
| February 19, 2026 | 0858001269 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 2 | — | HELENA TOYOTA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DELAVAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC |
1NPXLP9XXKD497741 1D9D6CV21KN753017 |
MT SA10072 MT TA20085 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | U777400978 | HAUGAN MT | II | 2 | 1 | DAA NORTHWEST | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DELAVAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC |
1NPXLP9XXKD497741 1D9D6CV21KN753017 |
MT SA10072 MT TA20085 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | U743501811 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 3 | — | KALISPELL TOYOTA | Truck Tractor |
WHITEGMC |
4V1WDBRF0NU511307 |
MT S11588 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 20, 2025 | U743500871 | CLEARWATER MT | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DELAVAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC |
1NPXLP9XXKD497741 1D9D6CV21KN753017 |
MT SA10072 MT TA20085 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 383.71C-LCDL | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without transferring CDL to new state of domicile within 30 days | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 20, 2025 | U433500571 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WHITEGMC |
4V1WDBRF0NU511307 |
MT S11588 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HELENA TOYOTA | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| DAA NORTHWEST | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
| KALISPELL TOYOTA | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of 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
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT6
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Delavan Automotive, Llc | Car Hauler · 48 ft | 1D9D6CV21KN753017 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9XXKD497741 | 5 | 2 |
| 1992 Whitegmc WIA | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V1WDBRF0NU511307 | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 2, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 10, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 7, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 6, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 1996 | Cargo | On file |
| March 23, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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