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WESTERN OIL TRANS INC
Valentine, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 960420 · MC 563623
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-563623 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.1% OOS · 64 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 14, 2012; first granted June 5, 2006 (20 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 64 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC563623
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 4819454
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
960420
MC Number
MC-563623
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 2001
Authority First Granted
June 5, 2006
Authority Reinstated
March 14, 2012
Annual Mileage
1,053,155 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
633 West Hwy 20, Valentine, NE 69201
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Michael Danielski
Officer 2
Leonard Danielski
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
64
Driver Inspections
61
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.1% of 39 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
12th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
5 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE51
SD3
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Tank
12
Semi-trailer
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG60D702718 | 9 | — |
| Mac Manufa | Semi-trailer | 558MSB434NB006565 | 9 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG50D702719 | 7 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D702717 | 6 | — |
| Macm | Semi-trailer | 558MEBM20LB005621 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Mac | Tank · 52 ft | 558MEBY36GB002165 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Beall | Tank · 52 ft | 1BN2T5232CB001981 | 4 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D409929 | 4 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D683041 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEP49X7TD779689 | 4 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beall | Tank · 52 ft | 1BN2T52348B008986 | 3 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPBGGGGX0D490030 | 3 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D390324 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D276610 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXPP9X4PD878003 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 42 ft | 558MEBM21KB004377 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Mac | Tank · 52 ft | 558MEBY38GB002166 | 3 | — |
| Mac Manufa | Semi-trailer | 558MSB432NB006564 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA24428E5012503 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MEB435TB010001 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Beall | Tank · 50 ft | 1BN2T5029AB000351 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Beall | Tank · 52 ft | 1BN2T52354B007257 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Beall | Tank · 52 ft | 1BN2T52381B006468 | 1 | — |
| Mississipp | Semi-trailer | 1M9PT0X34SA355902 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG30D683040 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D202868 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D219623 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7GJ120200 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEDP9X7SD747317 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 558EBY36GB002165 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MEB433TB010000 | 1 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 558MEBM20MB005622 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mac | Tank · 42 ft | 558MEBM26GB002163 | 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 (64)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | T137004491 | WAVERLY NE | III | 1 | — | BUCKEYE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC MANUFA |
1NPBGGGG50D702719 558MEBM20LB005621 |
NE 219543 NE 278186 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 397C000159 | IA, IA | I | — | — | WESTERN OIL TRANS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1NPBGGGG30D683040 558MEBM20MB005622 |
NE 222012 NE 280146 |
| July 30, 2026 | HP67000091 | BLUNT SD | III | — | — | ANDEAVOR FIELD SERVICE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPP |
1NPXGGGG00D409929 1M9PT0X34SA355902 |
NE 194573 NE 314614 |
| July 22, 2026 | T633000213 | INMAN NE | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC MANUFA |
1NPXGGGG60D702718 558MSB434NB006565 |
NE 412857 NE 286871 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | T633000212 | INMAN NE | I | — | — | SUNOCO LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1NPXGGGG40D702717 558MEBY36GB002165 |
NE 410762 NE 248850 |
| June 26, 2026 | T661001219 | BARTLETT NE | III | 1 | — | FLINT HILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1XPEP49X7TD779689 558MEB435TB010001 |
NE 429958 NE 313420 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | T633000199 | INMAN NE | I | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC MANUFA |
1XPEP49X7TD779689 558MSB432NB006564 |
NE 429958 NE 286872 |
| May 27, 2026 | T325001139 | ST. LIBORY NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BEALL |
1NPXGGGG20D276610 1BN2T52348B008986 |
NE 408610 NE 191429 |
| March 17, 2026 | T456001000 | ON US HWY 20, 2019 FEET EAST O, NE | III | — | — | WESTERN OIL TRANS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MCKT |
1NPXGGGG40D702717 558EBY36GB002165 |
NE 410762 NE 248850 |
| March 3, 2026 | T478001969 | ON US HWY 281, 2088 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | — | — | WESTERN OIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MACM |
1NPXGGGG60D702718 558MSB434NB006565 |
NE 412857 NE 286871 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MAGELLAN | 6 | October 30, 2025 |
| SUNOCO LP | 4 | July 22, 2026 |
| MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY LP | 4 | October 31, 2025 |
| MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY L.P. | 3 | January 11, 2026 |
| NUSTAR | 3 | July 22, 2025 |
| BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA | 2 | December 4, 2025 |
| SANDHILLS RENEWABLE ENERGY LLC | 2 | June 4, 2025 |
| CHS INC | 2 | March 27, 2024 |
| BUCKEYE | 1 | October 18, 2026 |
| ANDEAVOR FIELD SERVICE LLC | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| FLINT HILLS | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| SHELL | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 14, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 21, 2012 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 5, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 17, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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