THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC
USDOT 1398282 • DBA: THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE • 455 S BREA CANYON ROAD, WALNUT, CA, 91789
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-1161039 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CA6675768 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CA6675768 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1161039 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2006 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 7, 2007 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 413 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 413 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 3 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E-DAC | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (413 inspections)
Showing 50 of 413
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VANCOUVER | I-5*003.00 | ...NP8195 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE |
| Feb 6, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | BROADWAY/5TH ST | ...418401 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Nov 9, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | 4400 JULIUS SCHEPPS FWY | ...130842 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Jul 8, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 2.73 S CLOVERDALE | HWY 101 .25 N BROOTEN RD | ...001640 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.022825/-117.812478 | ...518792 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE |
| Sep 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTEBELLO | 34.036067/-118.092418 | ...518794 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE |
| Dec 5, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISONVILLE | S 143 I 45 HWY | ...HL6867 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Sep 16, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15/1.6mi S of TEMECULA PKWY | ...MD6181 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Aug 2, 2022 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...813748 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Feb 10, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAYWARD | RT880/50ft N INDUSTRY PKWY | ...LT2805 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/1.3m S LAS PULGAS RD | ...MD6178 | THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC |
| Mar 13, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2006 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2023-0025-US1164 | Jan 27, 2023 | 382.503 | $7,540 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records