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WESTERN BLEND INC
Las Cruces, NM
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 471097 · MC 471874
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-471874 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pacific Employers Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC471874
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy PAC 1100474
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
471097
MC Number
MC-471874
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 12, 1992
Authority Granted
November 25, 2003
Annual Mileage
253,553 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7000 North Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cade Salopek
Officer 2
Thomas R. Salopek
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 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
NM7
AZ1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
4
Tractor
4
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7LD677983 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X87J179420 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X25D856145 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9LD677984 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Comptank A Model Liquid Comptank DOT 412 | Tank | 2C9LTA2B4TB075967 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Durahaul | Tank · 40 ft | 3F8KT4028R1008410 | 2 | 1 |
| Oth | — | 161440S06744961 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Flatbed · 37 ft | 1JJF372WXYS671372 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44320S7730718 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Comptank A Model Liquid Comptank DOT 412 | Tank | 2C9LTA2B4NB075891 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Comptank A Model Liquid Comptank DOT 412 | Tank | 2C9LTA2B7NB075898 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | 3759Q4V77S | NM, NM | II | 1 | — | BOWIE PECAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COMPTANK |
1XP5DB9X25D856145 2C9LTA2B7NB075898 |
NM IRL5367 NM 0242FTK |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 0749Q2WMDK | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | WESTERN BLEND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COMPTANK |
1XPBD49X7LD677983 2C9LTA2B4TB075967 |
NM IRM6350 NM 3915FTL |
| March 11, 2026 | XF01200872 | VAIL AZ | II | 1 | — | FICO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COMPTANK |
1XP5DB9X25D856145 2C9LTA2B4TB075967 |
NM IRL5367 NM 3915FTL |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | 5370Q15BB1 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 2 | 1 | CHS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DURAHAUL |
1XPBD49X7LD677983 3F8KT4028R1008410 |
NM IRM6350 ME B772559 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | OOSDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | V262157832 | LAT:27¿¿ 30' 14.34N, TX | II | 1 | — | ROBLEDO PECAN SORTING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DURAHAUL |
1XPBD49X7LD677983 3F8KT4028R1008410 |
NM NONE ME B772559 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 26, 2025 | 4660P1LJ2G | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | WESTERN BLEND INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COMPTANK |
1XPBD49X9LD677984 2C9LTA2B4NB075891 |
NM IRM6349 NM 0498FTK |
| January 24, 2025 | 5146P0OCNH | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPBD49X9LD677984 1W1K44320S7730718 |
NM IRM6349 ME C481425 |
| June 13, 2024 | 6290O4LGJQ | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | WESTERN BLEND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKADB9X87J179420 1JJF372WXYS671372 |
NM IRL5366 NM 6059FTF |
| May 17, 2024 | 6566O3UCGC | I10, NM | III | 1 | — | WESTERN BLEND | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH OTH |
1XKADB9X87J179420 161440S06744961 |
NM IRL5366 NM 4272FTH |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 26, 2023 | V231277209 | LAT:31 45'23.78"N, TX | II | — | — | WESTERN BLEND INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMP |
1XPBD49X7LD677983 1TDH422289B120776 |
NM NONE NM 345FTK |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BOWIE PECAN | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| FICO | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| CHS | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| ROBLEDO PECAN SORTING | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 31, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 25, 2003 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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