THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC
DBA: THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC (USDOT 1398282) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): CHRISTOPHER PAPPAS (Company officer); STEVE SHERIDAN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1398282/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.9% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 9.1% vs peer median 17.5% (better). n=4059 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATIONPolicy effective Aug 1, 2021
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1161039ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 17 | 1 |
| Trailers | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Trucks | 24 | 149 | 9 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 438 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 280 | 280 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 13 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.64% | 7.5% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC is a motor carrier based in WALNUT, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1398282. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 208 power units and 204 drivers, with 438 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC is a large fleet, operating 208 power units and 204 drivers, based in Walnut, CA. Across 281 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.4% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
281 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 110% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (217) and WA (22), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 29 times.
The fleet comprises 208 power units (large fleet) and 204 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,059 ACTIVE carriers operating 104–312 power units (±50% of this carrier's 208 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 221 | 24 | 10.9% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 20 | 4 | 20.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 190 | |
| International | 153 | |
| Utility | 21 | |
| Isuzu | 18 | |
| Wabash National | 18 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 13 | |
| Vanguard | 12 | |
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Ftl | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 13 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 3 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | — | 1.54 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (438 rows) View all 438 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88417600 | Jul 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88402077 | Jul 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 88374561 | Jul 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 88370572 | Jul 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88370543 | Jul 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 88358972 | Jul 9, 2026 | OR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88355335 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45B2-BHHC, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88317969 | Jul 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88293567 | Jun 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88263964 | Jun 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 88237907 | Jun 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-LSML | No |
| 88100143 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 88085894 | Jun 9, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 88038885 | Jun 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88002398 | May 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 88000270 | May 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87921897 | May 21, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87821197 | May 12, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87770691 | May 6, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87741770 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | CA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87737098 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | CA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87705312 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | CONEJO CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 23A2-LCDLN, 2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87629089 | Apr 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 11A1-LFTSM | No |
| 87578333 | Apr 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87565606 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLSR | No |
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EF65664 | Feb 13, 2025 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009779822 | Feb 6, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7128HQE10W | Nov 9, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2024430296 | Jul 8, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5252400542 | Jan 22, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5352304397 | Sep 5, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6HW7HQE18G | Dec 5, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6852201247 | Sep 16, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6DQ8HQE17R | Aug 2, 2022 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA3452100264 | Feb 10, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6502100354 | Feb 8, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7251900390 | Mar 13, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5901611147 | Oct 6, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5901605623 | Feb 16, 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0007082495 | Aug 6, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006888007 | Mar 28, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006812525 | Nov 10, 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0002582411 | Apr 7, 2006 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | MC1161039-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CA6675768 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CA6675768 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 27, 2023enforcementEnforcement case CA-2023-0025-US1164 — $7,540
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Aug 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
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Dec 22, 2020
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Nov 20, 2006oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CORDELIA IF | CA | 43 | 3 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 42 | 2 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 34 | 5 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 24 | 6 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 22 | 1 |
| WALNUT | CA | 17 | 2 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 9 | 0 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 8 | 3 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 8 | 3 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 8 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 46 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 8 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC1161039
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SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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438 inspections
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18 reportable crashes
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How to verify THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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