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Carrier profile · USDOT 165881 · MC-160875 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC
550 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 23 statesCEDAR RAPIDS, IA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-160875 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
550Power units
320 observed · MCS-150
468Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo31.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2929
58 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 165881) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA effective Sep 20, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 550 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 228 vehicle-level and 549 driver-level — across 23 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 58 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 29 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 550 power units and 566 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 13, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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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 Jun 21, 2026, 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 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 887 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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