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Carrier profile · USDOT 3171313 · MC-118598 · Updated 06/13/2026

BIG WEST EXPRESS INC

10 power unitsavg 7.5 yrRegional · 5 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-118598 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2014–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(661) 865-0866Email dispatchBIGWESTEXPRESSINC@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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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
Operating authority7 yr active
since 2018
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo11.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.5 yr

Model years 2014–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

7 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 7-yr authority, 11% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is BIG WEST EXPRESS INC safe to load? BIG WEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3171313, MC-118598) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 7 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 34 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BWBIG WEST EXPRESS INC 82
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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 2026-06-13, 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.