- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 153 days (since Dec 17, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
WEST COAST TRANS LLC
SANTA MARIA, CA
WEST COAST TRANS LLC is a motor carrier based in SANTA MARIA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2555645. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 TRANS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Santa Maria, CA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 550% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (5) and CA (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 395.30(b)(2) (395.30(b)(2)) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Great Dane, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 25, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86742266 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.86A2-RIG | Yes |
| 86529380 | Dec 9, 2025 | KS | 2 | KS |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LBL, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 85494260 | Aug 12, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85278213 | Jul 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85132960 | Jul 2, 2025 | WA | 2 | EVERETT WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.45D-B | No |
| 87463822 | Apr 13, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84297791 | Apr 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | SANTA MARIA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84256314 | Mar 26, 2025 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83788110 | Feb 4, 2025 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9, 393.75C, 393.47E | No |
| 83711647 | Jan 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83226467 | Nov 20, 2024 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82598383 | Sep 4, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(k)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 81754090 | May 25, 2024 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.30(b)(2), 395.34(c) | No |
| 80550957 | Jan 4, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79418949 | Jul 20, 2023 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a), 393.11 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0I25007788 | Feb 6, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA4202302204 | Jul 18, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2019 | MC891008 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Feb 19, 2015 | MC891008 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Dec 15, 2014 | MC891008-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0003040-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0003040-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0003040-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2024 | Oct 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD00016530-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-105314-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-105314-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-105314-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0016362 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-153333-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-153333-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-153333-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2019 | Mar 7, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-18-134228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-18-134228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-18-134228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-18-134228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-111888-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 6, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-01080-16 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2016 | Dec 6, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03600-15 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03600-15 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03600-15 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2015 | Oct 19, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03600-14 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2015 | Dec 6, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03600-14 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2014 | Mar 24, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 17, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 6, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 26, 2025
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Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 6, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2023
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Dec 5, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 11, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2022
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Dec 6, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 20, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Dec 8, 2020
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Dec 6, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Mar 7, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Feb 24, 2020
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Dec 6, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Aug 19, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Jul 11, 2019
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Jul 10, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Mar 4, 2019
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Feb 28, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Dec 10, 2018
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Dec 6, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Dec 7, 2017
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Dec 6, 2017insuranceCANCEL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
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Jan 6, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Dec 6, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 19, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Dec 7, 2015
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Dec 6, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Mar 24, 2015insuranceNAMECHG — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 17, 2015
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Dec 15, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| SANTA MARIA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| EVERETT WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.34(c) | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC891008
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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- 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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