WESTERN HILLS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2481857 • 9711 SAN JUAN AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA, 90280
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-876834 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0021828-01 | ON FILE | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0021828-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04TP004292-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04TP004292-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04TP004292-00 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2021 | Aug 28, 2022 |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04TP004292-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0010341-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2021 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0010341-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 0116593-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2018 | Aug 28, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0068935 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2017 | Aug 26, 2018 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XTP21152 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 28, 2017 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 0114100-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2016 | Aug 28, 2016 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 114100-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI1078311 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0021828-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0021828-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP004292-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP004292-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP004292-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP004292-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0010341-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0010341-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 0116593-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0068935 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2018 | Aug 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP21152 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 0114100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 114100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1078311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-876834 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2023 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2021 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2021 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2020 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2019 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2018 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2017 |
| MC876834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 |
| MC876834 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 16, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC876834 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2015 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2015 |
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
1 state • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPES | Tires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records