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PURPLE SAGE TRUCKING LLC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 76/100. 29 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Oct 2026.

DOT 553451MC 273602ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateStarstone National Insurance CompanyIDAHO FALLS, ID

COMPANY

Authority since
2004-08-04
MCS-150
2026-02-05 · 1,406,363 mi (2025)
Fleet
14 units · 17 trailers · 14 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
1,406,363 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
3956 N YELLOWSTONE HWY
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
2085248340
Email
justin@purplesagetrucking.net

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JUSTIN S STRUHS
Title
MEMBER
Phone
+1 (208) 569-9088

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Household Goods Mover
Cargo types
11
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOther: FURNITURE
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
388 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
Starstone National Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
19.8%
17 / 86 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

76
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
14 power units
Unique power units seen
18
+ 19 trailer VINs
Inspections
30
Discrepancy
1.3x

Moderate Risk

2 risk factors · 3 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
56 crashes · 2 fatal · 20 with injuries · 54 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
80% — 69 clean of 86 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
19.8% — driver OOS 1 insp., vehicle OOS 17 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
25 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-05

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 18% (last 24 mo)
7.1 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
80% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

INDUSTRY REPORTS

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  • English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
  • Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.

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