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Carrier profile · USDOT 165881 · MC-160875 · Updated 06/21/2026

WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC

550 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 23 statesCEDAR RAPIDS, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-160875 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkswestsidetransport.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
550Power units
321 observed · MCS-150
469Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(319) 390-4466Email dispatchdavidf@westsidetransport.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo31.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal29
58 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

550 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.3 yr

Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 31% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC safe to load? WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 165881, MC-160875) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, operating 550 power units and 566 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 885 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 31.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 58 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
WSWEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC 81
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Frequently asked

What is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 165881, and its motor carrier number is MC-160875.

Is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC has a 31.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 885 roadside inspections, with 58 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC operates 550 power units and 566 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC based?

WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC is based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 23 states.

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