WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 18 drivers, based in Antelope, CA. Across 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 8.1% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with Great West Casualty Co, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 26.3% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 2004178) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 26.3% vs peer 14.3% • 1 fatality on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2004178/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 26.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52487 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 4636 TEAL BAY CT → 8016 LEWIS AVE · Aug 11, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability filings
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2010-03-26 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Sep 14, 2014
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC707249ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 8.11% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC had 37 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 8.1%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
37 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (15) and UT (5).
8.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (13.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,487 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 4636 TEAL BAY CT 8016 LEWIS AVESeen 30 times · first Jul 13, 2026 · last Aug 11, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (29 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| California (CA) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 62 | |
| Utility | 33 | |
| Wabash National | 11 | |
| Vanguard | 9 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.19 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 8.18 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88615914 | Aug 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.43E-BBST, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.47E | No |
| 88603521 | Aug 4, 2026 | NV | 3 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88262906 | Jun 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88235842 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87715623 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 3A1-BOS, 48A-BIBD, 3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 87376564 | Mar 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87354053 | Mar 20, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87134960 | Feb 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | GEORGETOWN IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86973656 | Feb 5, 2026 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 86626628 | Dec 21, 2025 | MO | 3 | NEW CAMBRIA MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86332409 | Nov 14, 2025 | TN | 3 | TAZEWELL TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86342410 | Nov 11, 2025 | TX | 3 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86248581 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 86227518 | Oct 31, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86189018 | Oct 29, 2025 | MO | 3 | NEW CAMBRIA MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86050488 | Oct 14, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86009428 | Oct 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85898951 | Sep 25, 2025 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85762172 | Sep 11, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85666439 | Sep 1, 2025 | OH | 3 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85583806 | Aug 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-64 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85624896 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86043192 | Aug 17, 2025 | NV | 3 | NV |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85210153 | Jul 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 84148316 | Mar 15, 2025 | NV | 3 | CARSON VALLEY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV0251100154 | Nov 3, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072959671 | Oct 12, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0235132036 | Jul 25, 2023 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0224012260 | Jun 6, 2022 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0222019836 | Jun 6, 2022 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103272847 | Apr 13, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4652000073 | Jan 9, 2020 | CA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WY0201912056 | Sep 28, 2019 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4501800586 | Jul 7, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0005164090 | May 15, 2011 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 26, 2010 | MC707249-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP12710A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 14, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Great West Casualty Co | MCP12710A | BMC-91X | — | Sep 14, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP498160 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 14, 2013 | Sep 14, 2014 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP49529C | CARGO | — | Mar 18, 2010 | Oct 30, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP49529C | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 18, 2010 | Sep 14, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 14, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 14, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 26, 2010
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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| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| WENDOVER UT | UT | 5 | 2 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| SACRAMENTO | CA | 3 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 2 |
| MOUNT VERNON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| NEW CAMBRIA MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 2 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC707249
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,938 carriers served
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69 inspections
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10 reportable crashes
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