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WESTERN SKIES HOT SHOT & TRANSPORT LLC
Williston, ND
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3476975 · MC 1139875
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1139875 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1139875
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZU5700
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3476975
MC Number
MC-1139875
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 26, 2020
Authority Granted
September 21, 2020
Annual Mileage
390,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2210 37th Terrace, Williston, ND 58801
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jake Grad
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th 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
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDUF5HT1RDA17354 | 2 | Passed |
| June 20, 2026 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB0X17R181272 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | ND | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF5HT2RDA24104 | 0 | Clean |
| November 26, 2025 | ND | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDUF5HT1RDA17354 | 1 | Passed |
| November 25, 2024 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDUF5HT3PEC06319 | 2 | 1 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
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 5 | Out of service |
| November 26, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| November 25, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| June 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Securement Device | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Cited |
| June 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Warning Flags | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND5
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Flatbed
3
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4825P6264027 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT1RDA17354 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT2RDA24104 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT3PEC06319 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Jerry's Warehouse Jerry's Warehouse Trailer | Flatbed · 17 ft | 1J9FS172861083010 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X17R181272 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4928R1410906 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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