FMCSA Carrier Profile
WESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY INC
Harlan, IA
Active
Satisfactory
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
29272
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
565,609 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1149 Highway 44, Harlan, IA 51537-0350
Phone
Owner / Officer
Chad Lyon
Officer 2
Alec Packer
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Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 26th 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
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AW02Y8DM033638 | 0 | Clean |
| April 20, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN07Y58N001418 | 0 | Clean |
| August 26, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN07Y58N001418 | 1 | Passed |
| August 25, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW02Y0DM033536 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW02Y7DM033520 | 0 | Clean |
| April 10, 2025 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW02Y0DM033536 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 9, 2024 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW02Y3DM033546 | 1 | Passed |
| September 7, 2024 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMAAN05H156749 | 1 | Passed |
| September 4, 2024 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW02Y8DM026334 | 0 | Clean |
| April 3, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
| April 2, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 1 | Passed |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE7
IA4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 64 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Construction Trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y58N001418 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y0DM033536 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN05H156749 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y3DM033546 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y7DM033520 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y8DM026334 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y8DM033638 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04127CW057598 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04129CW057599 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | — | 1TKS04236YM011198 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trlk | — | 1TKSC43336W067140 | 1 | — |
| Bbtm | — | 4L5ST2527JF044043 | 1 | — |
| 2016 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 56 ft | 4U3J05631GL015530 | 1 | — |
| Mrgn | — | UNKNOWN | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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