CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC
USDOT 1028042 • 641 COMMERCIAL DRIVE #101, BUDA, TX, 78610
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-433328 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 13, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008207 | ON FILE | Jun 24, 2018 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN345000 | ON FILE | Jun 24, 2002 | Jul 27, 2011 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145503 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145503 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2017 | Nov 10, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145503 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145503 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145502 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2016 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145502 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08145501 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T5A2TP0000021-02 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T5A2TP0000021-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2014 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T5A2TP0000021-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2013 | Jun 24, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN345000 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2002 | Jun 24, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008207 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145503 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2018 | Jun 24, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145503 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2017 | Nov 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145502 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145503 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145503 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145501 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08145502 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T5A2TP0000021-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2015 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T5A2TP0000021-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T5A2TP0000021-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN345000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2013 | Jun 24, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN345000 | CARGO | Jul 27, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC433328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2014 |
| MC433328 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
13 states • 111 inspections
Violation Summary (152 violations from latest 100 of 111 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 11 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:21TC-MC | 21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.22B-LPL | Lighting - Prohibited combination of lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (111 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Maricopa | I-8 @ MP-156 | ...160227 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Feb 20, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SAN ANTONIO | N 10100 IH35 | ...713158 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SILOAM SPRINGS | SH264 | ...934145 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Mar 20, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SURPRISE | GRAND AVE NONCARD@MILEPOST 138 | ...927299 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Jul 30, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.842927/-118.290261 | ...FJ1227 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | W BROADWAY AT SOUTH BOUND FRON | ...JK1462 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Jan 11, 2023 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 10 & LEWIS FLATS RD NE | ...934145 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPE | SR-101@M053 | ...192349 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Feb 14, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...BH9319 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Jan 13, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHUGWATER | I-25 MP 70.35 | ...227241 | CALIFORNIA MIDWEST XPRESS INC |
| Mar 21, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2016 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events