Western Express Transporters IncUSDOT 1136287VR 89/100YUMA, AZ

Carrier profileFMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026

Western Express Transporters Inc

USDOT: 1136287
MC: 457858

Inspected in 2 jurisdictionsYUMA, AZ

CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations

59Reported power

57 seen in inspections

82Trailers seen

Inspection records

15.9Avg age (yr)

1998–2024 · vPIC

Call company(559) 222-7736 Email company[email protected]

Assessment evidence · FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.31.3% of vehicle inspections out of service · MCS-150 update due

Vehicle out-of-service rate above average

Watch · 2

31.3% of vehicle inspections out of serviceCarrier31.3%Benchmark22.3%9 percentage points above benchmark.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.

In good standing · 3

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.23 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2003.

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

USDOT registration yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo31.3%

▲ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

Clean · 24 mo

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations

59Reported power

57 seen in inspections

82Trailers seen

Inspection records

15.9Avg age (yr)

1998–2024 · vPIC

Call company(559) 222-7736 Email company[email protected]

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

59 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Observed fleet ageObserved

15.9 yr

Model years 1998–2024. No peer comparison available.

Registration historyOn record

23 yr registered

USDOT record added in 2003. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

266 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

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CheckAsk for the last annual inspection and brake and equipment maintenance records
Vehicle OOS 31.25% on 144 vehicle inspections in 24 months, above the 22.26% CVSA national average.
CheckConfirm ELD provider and check recent HOS violations dates
29 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Oct 2, 2026.

Available records

About these records

Counts reflect returned source records. No observations does not mean no activity; additional access does not guarantee more records.

Historical filings do not establish current coverage. Observed units are a sample, not a complete fleet inventory. Shared vehicle matches are research leads, not proof of ownership or fraud.

Safety

168 inspections · rolling 24 months · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 31.3%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 1.2%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

24-mo population · 144 vehicle / 168 driver checks

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

17.4% · latest 6-mo window▼ Falling

How to read this trend

Vehicle-level inspections resulting in a vehicle OOS order, pooled over each trailing six-month window. Trending down 12.8 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark measures the same population.

Roadside inspection history· 24 calendar months · current month partial

167 inspections · Dec '24–Nov '26

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

How to read monthly counts

Monthly FMCSA records across 24 calendar months, including the current partial month. This calendar window differs from the rolling day-level inspection summary. Vehicle and driver populations can overlap within one inspection. The line shows inspections with any OOS result.

Inspection coverage· annual inspections / registered power unit

Annual inspections per registered power unit.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.4 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Within the expected band for a 59-unit fleet — more roadside records are available to review alongside OOS and crash findings.

Registered power units: 59
Inspections · 24 mo: 168
Annualized: ≈84 / yr
Coverage: ≈1.4 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

Recorded violations · ranked by frequency

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving184 · 0 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance73 · 15 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance64 · 25 OOS
393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance52 · 0 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance49 · 16 OOS
393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance43 · 1 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance30 · 17 OOS
393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance24 · 18 OOS
393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance21 · 0 OOS
393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance20 · 0 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: None
Contract: Active
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$750,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$750K in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

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Coverage requirements

Filed BIPD coverage of $750K meets or exceeds the $750K general-freight floor (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities require $1M–$5M; verify against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’26 · 7 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn

Monterey’05–’15

State Pennsylvania’17–’23

2003200920152021now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 7 insurer eras are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $750,000 · THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY · since May 2026

All 7 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2025 → May 2026	$750K	1
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2024 → May 2025	$750K	2
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2023 → May 2024	$750K	1
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA	May 2017 → May 2023	$750K	6
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.	May 2015 → May 2017	$750K	2
MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2005 → May 2015	$750K	11
INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY	May 2003 → May 2005	$750K	3

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 13, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 59
Observed power (24 mo): 57
Trailers (towed): 82

Power units define capacity; trailers stay separate.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

Average age

2024

Newest model yr

1998

Oldest model yr

69.3%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 2 jurisdictions · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 13, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusLocal

revealed

Jurisdictions observed

2 US states

Mapped inspections · 24 mo

CA busiest

US inspection map· US states and DC · roadside inspections, last 24 mo

US map; all recognized jurisdiction counts below.

8 inspections lack a recognized state/province code and are excluded from geographic counts.

Inspection counts by jurisdiction

California: 133 inspections
Arizona: 27 inspections

Home base

YUMA, AZ

4464 E 30TH PLACE

Most inspections: CA

133 inspections

CA 133 · AZ 27

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Network & connections

Shared vehicles & matching records · not a fraud finding

FMCSA network & connections data as of Nov 13, 2026

Connection records are not fraud findings. Shared vehicles or business details alone do not establish ownership, common management or wrongdoing.

No recent shared-vehicle observations returned

No shared-vehicle matches were returned for the last 12 months. This does not establish that equipment was never shared or that records are complete.

Show all-time history (4 vehicles · 3 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: 3692518 310582 224415

Matching officer name

laurie smith — 6 carriers: 2007222 2256542 2516564 3328792 4038954

This is a name match, not a verified match to the same person.

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 13, 2026

Location

Physical address: 4464 E 30TH PLACE, YUMA, AZ, 85365
Mailing address: 4324 E ASHLAN AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93726
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (559) 222-7736
Fax: (559) 222-7756
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: westexp.com

Registration

Officers: Laurie Smith · Betty Magan
USDOT / docket: 1136287 · MC-457858
First registered: Jun 4, 2003
Last MCS-150: Jul 29, 2024 · 5,181,317 mi (2023)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Nov 4, 2010
Recordable crash rate: 0.00
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 13, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes are available in this activity feed. This does not establish an unchanged record or complete historical coverage.

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31%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

45 of 144 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

431violation records

68OOS-tagged records

45 of 144inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Unsafe driving

1230%0 / 123

Other vehicle maintenance

11640%46 / 116

Brakes

11112%13 / 111

Lights

5812%7 / 58

Hours of service

239%2 / 23

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

50%

15%

30%

42%Nov 24 to May 2514 / 33

33%May 25 to Nov 2519 / 57

23%Nov 25 to May 267 / 30

21%May 26 to Nov 265 / 24

Top 3 codes (107 of 431 records)

392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)52
392.2-SLLEQP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)30
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)25

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393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components21
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)19
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)12
396.3A1-BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed12
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects11
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed10
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators9
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)9
393.9A-LSML Inoperative required lamps8
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects7
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects7
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)7
393.9A-LLPL Inoperative required lamps7
393.201A-FRCLS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)6
393.48A-BIBD Brakes inoperative6
393.9A-LBL Inoperative required lamps6
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps6
393.207F-SDAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)5
393.45D-BAAL Brake tubing / hose defects5
393.55C1-B Antilock brake system (ABS)4
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps4
393.9B-LLPL Inoperative required lamps4
395.32B-ELDDFR ELD — non-authenticated driving4
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.11A1-CSURR Required lamps/reflectors missing3
393.11B-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing3
393.207A-SAPPAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)3
393.55C2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)3
393.55D2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)3
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)3
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps3
395.24 ELD — record edits / data3
395.24D-ELDPT ELD — record edits / data3
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer3
396.3A1-OAL Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed3
396.5B-L Oil and/or grease leak3
396.9D2-FTF Inspection of motor vehicles in operation3
392.2-SLLDL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing2
393.11A1-LCHL Required lamps/reflectors missing2
393.201A-FRBFC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.201A-FRMC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.205C-WR Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.28-WS-6 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.30-B Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.40A-B Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.43A-TPV Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.47A-BCFSAD Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.48A-BMBCBD Brakes inoperative2
393.60C Windshield / glazing2
393.9A-LPL Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps2
395.22H1-ELDNUM ELD — provider/registration/malfunction2
396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection2
396.5B-HWSL Oil and/or grease leak2
390.3E3-MC Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regs (general)1
392.2-SLLCP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLIP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLML State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.7A-D Driving of commercial motor vehicles1
393.11A1-LFTSM Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LIL Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.13C3-CSURR Retroreflective sheeting1
393.201A-FRSC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.203E-CBP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207A-SAPPCBLM Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45B2-B-VAC Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45C-BSG Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D-BHTBS Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.47A-BCFSBD Brake actuators / linings / components1
393.55B-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55D3-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.70B1I-CDCW-LT20 Coupling devices / fifth wheel1
393.70C-CDTEW Coupling devices / fifth wheel1
393.70D-CDTSDD Coupling devices / fifth wheel1
393.71H-CDHSMSCM Coupling / towing devices1
393.75A1-TEPBM Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A2-TAOBB-6 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A2-TFBB-6 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.78A-WS Windshield wipers1
393.81-H Horn1
393.93A-SBA Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.95A4-EENA Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.95F Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-LFTSI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LHWS Inoperative required lamps1
395.20BELDNV Hours of service / ELD1
395.34A1-ELDDFN ELD — malfunction procedures1
395.3AII Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8A Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8A1-HOSP Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D11-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D3-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8K2-HOSP Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.3A1-ALBV Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BALR Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BARS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.5A-HNL Oil and/or grease leak1

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC.

WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC (USDOT 1136287) has a Vektor safety score of 89/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.

The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 14, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.

The carrier received 168 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 144 vehicle-level and 168 driver-level — across 2 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It reports 59 power units and 59 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 29, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 4, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.

What is WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC's USDOT number?

WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC's USDOT number is 1136287, and its motor carrier number is MC-457858.

Is WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.

What is WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC's safety record?

WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC has a 31.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 275 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 89/100 (tier: clear).

How big is WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC's fleet?

WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC operates 59 power units and 59 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC based?

WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC is based in YUMA, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 jurisdictions.

Contact & documents

Call dispatch(559) 222-7736 Email dispatch[email protected]Carrier packetDownload / print · free

USDOT: 1136287
MC / Docket: MC-457858
Officer: LAURIE SMITH
Address: 4464 E 30TH PLACE
YUMA, AZ, 85365

At a glance

Active for-hire authorityContract authority · 23 yr since USDOT registration
$750K BIPD in forceBIPD in force — $750,000 · THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY · since May 2026
Vehicle OOS 31.3%vs 22.26% national — above benchmark.
No crashes in 24 monthsClean recent crash record.

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