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High-Risk Carriers in Wyoming

Analysis of motor carriers with elevated crash histories based on federal safety data. This report identifies carriers with the highest severity scores within the 24-month monitoring period.

117
Total Crashes
Top 50 Carriers
20
Fatal Crashes
Top 50 Carriers
144
State Fatalities
NHTSA 2023
28.5%
Truck-Involved
Of Total Fatalities

Understanding Carrier Risk Assessment

This analysis identifies motor carriers in Wyoming with elevated crash frequencies using a weighted severity scoring methodology. The severity score weights incidents by their human impact: fatal crashes receive the highest weight (10 points), followed by injury crashes (5 points), and tow-away incidents (1 point). This approach prioritizes carriers whose crashes resulted in the most serious outcomes.

Important context: A carrier's appearance on this list does not necessarily indicate negligence or poor safety practices. DOT-reportable crashes can occur through no fault of the commercial vehicle operator. Large fleet operators with more trucks and higher mileage will statistically experience more incidents than smaller carriers, even with equivalent safety performance on a per-mile basis.

Shippers, freight brokers, and insurers should use this data as one component of a comprehensive carrier vetting process. Additional factors to consider include the carrier's SMS percentiles, out-of-service rates, driver fitness scores, and whether crashes were determined to be preventable through FMCSA's DataQs review process.

Wyoming Carrier Landscape

Total Registered Carriers 14,977
Carriers with Crash History 250 (1.7%)
Total Carrier Crashes 348
Fatal Carrier Crashes 20

NHTSA Safety Context

2023 Traffic Fatalities 144
Truck-Involved Fatalities 41
Fatality Rate (per 100k) 24.5
Year-over-Year Trend — 25.7%

Major Corridors: I-80 (E-W), I-25 (N-S), I-90 (NE)

How We Calculate Risk Rankings

Our risk ranking methodology uses a weighted severity scoring system designed to prioritize carriers whose crash histories indicate the greatest potential harm to public safety. Unlike simple crash counts, which treat all incidents equally, our severity score assigns different weights based on the human impact of each crash type. This approach reflects the reality that a carrier involved in multiple fatal crashes presents a fundamentally different risk profile than one with only minor tow-away incidents.

The formula assigns 10 points per fatal crash, 5 points per injury crash, and 1 point per tow-away crash. This weighting is consistent with the FMCSA's own approach to evaluating crash severity within the Safety Measurement System (SMS). The resulting score provides a single, comparable metric that accounts for both the frequency and severity of a carrier's crash history within the most recent 24-month federal monitoring period.

It is important to note several limitations of this approach. First, DOT-reportable crashes include incidents where the commercial vehicle may not have been at fault. A carrier rear-ended at a traffic light is included in the same dataset as a carrier that caused a rollover through negligent driving. The FMCSA's DataQs process allows carriers to challenge crash records they believe are inaccurate or non-preventable, but this process does not always result in records being removed.

Second, fleet size normalization is not applied to these rankings. Large national carriers operating thousands of trucks across millions of miles will statistically accumulate more crashes than small local operators, even with superior safety programs. For a more balanced assessment of individual carriers, we recommend viewing their complete safety profile where you can compare crash rates relative to fleet size, or use our carrier comparison tool for direct side-by-side analysis.

What You Can Do With This Data

  • Shippers: Cross-reference carriers on your approved list. If a current partner appears in the top rankings, request their corrective action plan and consider additional monitoring.
  • Freight Brokers: Use this data as part of your carrier vetting process. High severity scores should trigger enhanced due diligence before load assignment.
  • Consumers: If you are hiring a moving company or other carrier, verify they do not appear on high-risk lists. Learn how to check a carrier's safety record.
  • Insurance Professionals: State-level risk rankings support territorial rating analysis and portfolio risk assessment for commercial auto underwriting.

Top 50 High-Risk Carriers in Wyoming

Ranked by weighted severity score. Click carrier name for detailed safety report.

Rank Carrier Name City Trucks Crashes Fatal Score
#1 WESTERN WYOMING TRANSPORTATION LLC USDOT: 3244070 ROCK SPRINGS 5 2 2 37
#2 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC USDOT: 2170456 CASPER 113 8 1 28
#3 BUTLERS AUTO SALVAGE LLC USDOT: 876951 TORRINGTON 9 1 2 26
#4 KISSACK WATER & OIL SERVICE INC USDOT: 110232 ROZET 29 3 1 23
#5 WYO LOGISTICS LLC USDOT: 3369333 SHERIDAN 18 3 1 22
#6 7T TRUCKING LLC USDOT: 3800236 LUSK 1 1 21
#7 EDGE WELDING AND CONSTRUCTION USDOT: 3821967 ROCK SPRINGS 1 1 21
#8 MCS TWO LLC USDOT: 3419650 HILLSDALE 8 4 19
#9 IGO OIL FIELD SERVICE INC USDOT: 363135 DOUGLAS 60 4 19
#10 HOMAX OIL SALES INC USDOT: 175899 CASPER 97 3 1 18
#11 THREE T TRUCKING LLC USDOT: 1695025 SHERIDAN 17 3 18
#12 THREE B FARMS LLC USDOT: 4327363 LINGLE 1 2 17
#13 FRANK NATE FORSHEE II USDOT: 1099155 TEN SLEEP 2 2 17
#14 RYAN BROS TRUCKING INC USDOT: 101191 THERMOPOLIS 75 1 1 16
#15 GHOST RIDER TRUCKING & LIVESTOCK LLC USDOT: 4189132 MIDWEST 1 1 1 16
#16 ACTION CARGO CORPORATION USDOT: 1294615 CASPER 50 10 15
#17 TCRI ENERGY SERVICES INC USDOT: 692712 GILLETTE 41 4 14
#18 DIXON BROS INC USDOT: 122815 NEWCASTLE 112 3 13
#19 TRK ENTERPRISES INC USDOT: 2146883 CHEYENNE 57 3 13
#20 CASCADE ENTERPRISES TRANSPORT INC USDOT: 2394288 BUFORD 5 3 13
#21 REDI SERVICES LLC USDOT: 1415274 LYMAN 285 3 1 13
#22 DOOLEY OIL TRANSPORT INC USDOT: 307660 LARAMIE 30 3 1 13
#23 BLUE COLLAR LOGISTICS INC USDOT: 721947 DOUGLAS 20 2 12
#24 RES SERVICES GROUP LLC USDOT: 2389488 DOUGLAS 15 2 1 12
#25 G BAR S OILFIELD SERVICES LLC USDOT: 3213020 CHEYENNE 31 2 12
#26 WESTERN TRANSPORT LLC USDOT: 1778516 SHERIDAN 42 2 12
#27 GK CONSTRUCTION INC USDOT: 288449 LOVELL 74 2 12
#28 WYO TRUCKING LLC USDOT: 2555230 SHERIDAN 26 2 12
#29 WALKER INSPECTION LLC USDOT: 2575354 GILLETE 54 2 12
#30 TIGERS TRUCKING LLC USDOT: 3131274 ROCK SPRINGS 4 2 12
#31 COLEMAN & SONS INC USDOT: 355069 CASPER 3 2 12
#32 HENRY BROS LOGISTICS LLC USDOT: 3319046 CASPER 27 2 12
#33 MARCUS TRANSPORT LLC USDOT: 4046953 CHEYENNE 1 1 11
#34 TITAN ELECTRIC INC USDOT: 1985582 EVANSVILLE 111 1 11
#35 HIGH TIDE HAULING LLC USDOT: 3638184 LARAMIE 5 1 11
#36 D & J MAIL SERVICE INC USDOT: 247647 CHEYENNE 9 1 11
#37 ROLLING HILLS TRUCKING INC USDOT: 278795 WORLAND 9 1 1 11
#38 L & M OIL LLC USDOT: 4233507 ROLLING HILLS 2 1 11
#39 STATE OF WYOMING USDOT: 523617 CHEYENNE 1,020 1 1 11
#40 GARY AND TOBY SHAMION USDOT: 591690 SUNDANCE 1 1 1 11
#41 PETRA TRANSPORT LLC USDOT: 3952641 SHERIDAN 6 1 11
#42 COWBOY STATE TRUCKING INC USDOT: 3099409 KEMMERER 35 1 1 11
#43 DJS EXPRESS LLC USDOT: 2499159 BEAR RIVER 2 1 11
#44 TERRY R PITT CONSTRUCTION INC USDOT: 322802 ROCK SPRINGS 10 1 1 11
#45 CA BACKHOE SERVICE LLC USDOT: 3315327 RAWLINS 8 1 1 11
#46 PLATTOGA HOLDINGS LLC USDOT: 3317722 SARATOGA 2 1 1 11
#47 ADMIRAL TRANSPORT CORPORATION USDOT: 155142 WORLAND 482 5 10
#48 COMPASS LOGISTICS LLC USDOT: 3775480 SHERIDAN 1 4 9
#49 MOUNTAIN LINE INC USDOT: 3558740 ROCK SPRINGS 67 3 8
#50 BT INCORPORATED USDOT: 256261 RIVERTON 34 3 8

Methodology & Data Sources

Severity Score Calculation

The severity score is calculated as: (Fatal Crashes × 10) + (Injury Crashes × 5) + (Tow-Away Crashes × 1). This weighting prioritizes carriers whose incidents resulted in the most serious human consequences. The formula is consistent with FMCSA's approach to evaluating crash severity in the Safety Measurement System.

Data Period

Crash data reflects the 24-month federal monitoring period maintained in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). This rolling window ensures rankings reflect current safety performance rather than historical incidents that may no longer be relevant to carrier operations.

Limitations

This analysis does not account for fleet size normalization, vehicle miles traveled, or fault determination. Large carriers operating extensive fleets will naturally appear more frequently than smaller operators. Users should review individual carrier profiles for complete safety assessments.

Disclaimer

Rankings are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion on this list should not be interpreted as an indication of carrier negligence or unsafe operations. Users should conduct comprehensive due diligence before making carrier selection decisions.

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