SIERRA AIRFREIGHT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1186089 • 3000 AIRWAY DRIVE UNIT140, RENO, NV, 89502
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-490957 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 24, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP45395A | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2018 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP25532A | ON FILE | Oct 27, 2004 | Jan 11, 2012 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 3-BAA-4-023040 | REPLACED | Oct 26, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-008604 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6662519 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2018 | Oct 23, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6662519 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 |
| NEVADA CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 3-BAA-4-023040 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2012 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25532A | NAME CHANGED | Oct 27, 2004 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI98470216 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2003 | Oct 27, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45395A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 3-BAA-4-023040 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6662519 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008604 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6662519 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2018 | Oct 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NEVADA CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 3-BAA-4-023040 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25532A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25532A | CARGO | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI98470216 | CARGO | Oct 27, 2004 | Oct 27, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-490957 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC490957 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2018 |
| MC490957 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC490957 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 14, 2009 | REVOKED | Jan 11, 2012 |
| MC490957 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 8, 2004 | — | 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
2 states • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records