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B & D WALTER TRUCKING LTD
Lethbridge, AB
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 293626 · MC 829186
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-829186 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Merchants National Bonding, Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
26.3% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC829186
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
13 yrs, 3 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC829186
Broker
MC194244
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Bond · $0 · Policy 101672331
INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 80048
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy CMP 81434771
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
293626
MC Number
MC-829186
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 26, 1987
Authority Granted
June 19, 2013
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3214-5 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0P4
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tara Walter
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
26.3% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
8 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT15
WA3
ND2
WY2
IA1
ID1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 62 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Grain / Hopper
11
Semi-trailer
6
Flatbed
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X3JD487818 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X5PD879580 | 3 | — |
| 2015 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05332FL014924 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X3JD487821 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X7PD879581 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X9JD487824 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2LDAH2832FV059256 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2LDAH2839EV056627 | 2 | — |
| 2015 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR9FN141155 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 33 ft | 1W1K43325N2275280 | 1 | — |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 33 ft | 1W1K43328N2274611 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 25 ft | 1W1P42522N2275279 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWP49X1DD194595 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWP49X8DD192388 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWP49XXAD107269 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X0PD879583 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X1JD487817 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X1JD487820 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X7JD487823 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2LDAH2832EV056761 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2LDAH2833DV055035 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2LDAH2834GV062063 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 2LDAH2838EV057476 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Triple E Industries Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 30 ft | 2LDAH3028KV066974 | 1 | — |
| Lode King | Semi-trailer | 2LDHG28328F047784 | 1 | 1 |
| Load King | Semi-trailer | 2LDHG28337F045766 | 1 | — |
| Load King | Semi-trailer | 2LDHG28338F047048 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2LDHG28349F049196 | 1 | 1 |
| Load King | Semi-trailer | 2LDHG28389F049721 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR1EN025348 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR3EN025352 | 1 | 1 |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 4U3J05332FL01492 | 1 | — |
| 2015 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05334FL014925 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05338DL012818 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 32 ft | 5DN133220FB001049 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNAED10HPJD2230 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 5060000381 | SISSETON SD | I | 10 | 4 | BEN & DONNA WALTER FARMS LTD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPWP49X1DD194595 4U3J05334FL014925 |
BC 30148P BC 88621D |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | U840700779 | LIMA MT | III | 2 | — | NORTHERN NUTRIENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIPLE E INDUSTRIES UNKNOWN |
1XPXP49X1JD487817 2LDAH3028KV066974 2LDAH2846KV066973 |
BC 74696P BC 15748J BC 15747J |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 3640006177 | BONNERS FERRY ID | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON WILSON |
1XPXP49X5PD879580 1W1K43325N2275280 1W1P42522N2275279 |
BC 79129P BC 24234K BC 24235K |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | U459001397 | TWIN BRIDGES MT | III | — | — | B & D WALTER TRUCKING LTD. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON WILSON |
1XPXP49X5PD879580 1W1P42522N2275279 1W1K43325N2275280 |
BC 79129P BC 24234K BC 24235K |
| January 20, 2026 | 000P12JP5L | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | III | 1 | — | WESTERN TRACTOR COMPANY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXP49X7PD879581 4U3J05332FL014924 |
BC 82976P BC 03528J |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | U621801024 | BUTTE MT | III | — | — | EAGLE CREEK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIPLE E INDUSTRIES LOAD KING |
1XPWP49XXAD107269 2LDAH2839EV056627 2LDAH302XEV056628 |
BC 78076P BC 29566J BC 38014B |
| September 14, 2025 | U289502388 | SUNBURST MT | III | 1 | — | NORTHERN NUTRIENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIPLE E INDUSTRIES LOAD KING |
1XPXP49X3JD487821 2LDAH2833DV055035 2LDAH3024DV055036 |
BC 76058P BC 18459L BC 99863U |
| 383.51A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Low | ||||||||
| August 4, 2025 | U551700901 | CONRAD MT | II | 3 | 1 | CARGIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY WESTERN |
1XPXP49X7PD879581 5DN133220FB001049 5DN232522CB000863 |
BC 82976P BC 58122U BC 20108U |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | TJDC000786 | I25 NORTHBOUND MP 252, WY | II | 3 | — | B&D WALTER TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNK |
1XPXP49X3JD487818 4U3J05332FL01492 |
BC 74697P BC 03528J |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | FT29008731 | CARPIO ND | II | — | — | REDFIELD ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIPLE E INDUSTRIES LOAD KING |
1XPWP49X8DD192388 2LDAH2839EV056627 2LDAH302XEV056628 |
BC 27439P BC 29566J BC 38014B |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN NUTRIENTS | 4 | April 8, 2026 |
| J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY | 2 | December 18, 2024 |
| BEN & DONNA WALTER FARMS LTD | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| WESTERN TRACTOR COMPANY INC | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| EAGLE CREEK FARMS | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| CARGIL | 1 | August 4, 2025 |
| REDFIELD ENERGY | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| ITAFOS CONDA PHOSPHATE OPERATIONS | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAND TRAILER CORP | 1 | February 27, 2025 |
| TIGER SUL | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
| RICHARDSON GRAINS | 1 | September 4, 2024 |
| C&B OPERATIONS | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| June 19, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 13, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 4, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 25, 1988 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 1, 2011 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 21, 2009 | Cargo | On file |
| November 10, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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