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Carrier profile · USDOT 3171313 · MC-118598 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BIG WEST EXPRESS INC
10 power unitsavg 7.5 yrRegional · 5 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA82/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-118598 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2014–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Established 8 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
USDOT registration77 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2014–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
7 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BIG WEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3171313) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 7, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
BIG WEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3171313, and its motor carrier number is MC-118598.
Is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, BIG WEST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
BIG WEST EXPRESS INC has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC's fleet?
BIG WEST EXPRESS INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC based?
BIG WEST EXPRESS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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