AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC
USDOT 561010 • DBA: PACIFIC COAST EXPRESS • 14218 STEWART RD SE #200A, SUMNER, WA, 98390
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1154526 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | BMO 56627280 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | BIPD | 46001CA00101 00 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 1994 | May 17, 1995 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1154526 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1154526 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2020 | May 13, 2021 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1154526 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882093 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882093 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2920993BNPG | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM011890 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2007 | May 14, 2011 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM011890 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM011890 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2007 | May 14, 2011 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660-0687B367 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2006 | May 5, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660-0687B367 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2437938R | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 30, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2437938R | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2437938R | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RM607 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2002 | Apr 15, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RM607 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2002 | Apr 15, 2003 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 79-60210-17-23 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 1998 | Apr 15, 2002 |
| UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | CARGO | QB 1141912 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1997 | Jun 17, 1998 |
| UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | QB 1141912 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1998 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MA61 5783 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1995 | May 14, 1997 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MA61 5783 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 1995 | Apr 15, 1997 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MA61 5783 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 1995 | Apr 15, 1997 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MA61 5783 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1995 | May 14, 1997 |
| NAC REINSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | 2112877 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1994 | May 7, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP 1154526 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2021 | May 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP 1154526 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1154526 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP 1154526 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882093 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BMO 56627280 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882093 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2920993BNPG | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM011890 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2011 | May 14, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM011890 | CARGO | May 14, 2011 | May 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM011890 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660-0687B367 | CARGO | May 5, 2007 | May 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660-0687B367 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2437938R | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2437938R | CARGO | Apr 30, 2006 | Apr 30, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2437938R | CARGO | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RM607 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 15, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RM607 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 15, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 79-60210-17-23 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | QB 1141912 | CARGO | Jun 17, 1998 | Jun 17, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | QB 1141912 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 1998 | Apr 15, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA61 5783 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 1997 | May 14, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA61 5783 | CARGO | May 14, 1997 | May 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA61 5783 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | MA61 5783 | CARGO | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | 46001CA00101 00 | BIPD | May 17, 1995 | May 17, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NAC REINSURANCE CORPORATION | 2112877 | CARGO | May 7, 1995 | May 7, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-275053 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-275053 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-275053 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC275053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 27, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC275053 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 27, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC275053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2017 |
| MC275053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2017 |
| MC275053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2016 |
| MC275053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2016 |
| MC275053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2015 |
| MC275053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2015 |
| MC275053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 3, 2012 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2020 |
| MC275053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2007 |
| MC275053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 1994 | REVOKED | Aug 31, 1998 |
| MC275053 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 1994 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2020 |
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
2 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(f)(2) | Tire under-inflated | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (49 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
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PUYALLUP | RIVER RD BLK 1100 | ...Y83699 | PACIFIC COAST EXPRESS |
| Jul 16, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | I-5*172.70 | ...973324 | PACIFIC COAST EXPRESS |
| May 29, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2010 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2007 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2007 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2006 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2006 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2002 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2000 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 1998 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 1998 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 1998 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 1998 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events