WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
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 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 Officer(s): NIKOLAY PUGACH (Company officer) 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 — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • 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: 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 26.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52499 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 4636 TEAL BAY CT → 8016 LEWIS AVE · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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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 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.81% | — |
| 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
WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in ANTELOPE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2004178. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 18 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.3%. 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.
WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 18 drivers, based in Antelope, CA. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 78% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (18) and MO (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.8% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 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 52,499 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Fleet 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 6 times · first Jul 13, 2026 · last Jul 18, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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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) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 17, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 24, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 62 | |
| Utility | 33 | |
| Vanguard | 10 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| 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 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.49 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 7.03 | 7 | — | 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 (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88262906 | Jun 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88235842 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
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 |
| 83912909 | Feb 18, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-i-80-at-exit-190 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83898919 | Feb 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
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 (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 | |
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| Mar 26, 2010 | MC707249-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP12710A | 91X | $1,000,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 5 | 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 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CORDELIA CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | 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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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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How to verify WEST COAST EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
- 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.
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- 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.
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