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California Sierra Express INC

Reno, NV

DOT# 363648 | MC# 222282 | FMCSA since 1989 (37 yrs)

California Sierra Express INC is an active motor carrier based in Reno, NV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 363648 and MC 222282. It reports 72 power units and 110 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 240 roadside inspections, a 10.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 3 reported crashes.

USDOT
363648
MC
222282
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Operation
Interstate
Based in
Reno, NV
Power units
72
Drivers
110
Inspections (24 mo)
240
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Vehicle OOS rate
10.2% (nat'l 22.9%)
Safety rating
S
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Profile data updated Oct 8, 2026

88

Trust Score

Healthy

FMCSA data ↓

72

Power Units

110

Drivers

FMCSA since 1989 (37 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

What this FMCSA record shows

  • Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2028 (set by USDOT 363648's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 31, 2025.
  • Registered with FMCSA in August 1989, about 37 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
  • Reported 3,380,000 fleet miles in 2024, about 46,900 miles per power unit.
  • 2,662 other USDOT registrations list Reno, NV as their physical address.

Equipment

What California Sierra Express INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (131 of its VINs decoded):

  • Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 31 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
  • Straight Truck Seen at inspections 51 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
  • Intermodal Seen at inspections 1 intermodal chassis recorded at roadside inspections
  • Doubles/Triples Seen at inspections 1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 4 42 0 46
Tractors 0 26 0 26
Trailers 11 50 0 61

Authorized Cargo Types

California Sierra Express INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:

General Freight Household Goods Machinery (Large) Intermodal Containers Beverages Paper Products Other

Operations Scope

Interstate, beyond 100 miles — 17 drivers
Interstate, within 100 miles — 93 drivers

CDL Drivers: 61

MCS-150 Mileage: 3,380,000 miles (2024)

Driver Information

110

Total Drivers

61

CDL Drivers

110

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC

85 trucks and 50 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 30, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Freightliner, Wabash Vans, Mack. Equipment breakdown: 51 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 49 SEMI-TRAILER, 33 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks seen at inspections
85
Trailers
50
OOS (24 mo)
18
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
STRAIGHT TRUCK 51 38%
SEMI-TRAILER 49 36%
TRUCK TRACTOR 33 24%
FULL TRAILER 1 1%
INTERMODAL CHASSIS 1 1%
Trailers (50 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 49
Full Trailer 1
Trailer makes
Wabash 29
Hyundai Translead 5
Trlm 3
Stoughton 3
Utility Trailer 3
Fruehauf 3
Trim 2
Wabi 1
Freuh 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 43 trailers
Body type
Box or Van Enclosed Trailer 31
Length
53 ft 30
20 ft 1
Axles
2 axles 42
5 axles 1
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Freightliner 48 36%
Wabash Vans 24 18%
Mack 22 16%
Hino 13 10%
Wabash 5 4%
Hyundai Translead Trailers 4 3%
Stoughton Trailers 3 2%
Utility Trailer Manufacturer 3 2%
Fruehuaf 3 2%
Trlm 3 2%
Trim 2 1%
International 2 1%
Hyundai Translead 1 1%
Meco 1 1%
Interstate West Corp 1 1%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

Vehicles, VINs & license plates (135)

VIN Plate State Year / make Type Inspections Last seen
5PVNJ8JVXL4S75433 Y123727 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 11 Sep 2026
5PVNJ7AV7R5T56578 11581W3 CA 2024 Hino Straight Truck 10 Sep 2026
1M1AN4GY0RM048130 YAK1834 OR 2024 Mack Truck Tractor 3 Sep 2026
1JJV532D7HL027707 404097Z ME 2017 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Sep 2026
3AKJHTDV8KSKD9469 9F63853 CA 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 10 Sep 2026
1M2MDBAA2RS011300 Y131450 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 9 Sep 2026
3AKJHTDV3RDUR7286 9G92099 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 4 Sep 2026
1JJV532D1JL047893 HV26159 OR 2018 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 4 Sep 2026
3AKJHTDV1RDUR7285 9G92098 CA Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Sep 2026
1JJV532D7FL857665 HU89215 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Sep 2026
3H3V532C1KT946195 4272104 ME Hyundai Translead Semi-trailer 1 Sep 2026
1M2MDBAA8PS005479 Y130339 OR 2023 Mack Straight Truck 1 Sep 2026
1M2MDBAAXPS005533 Y126450 OR 2023 Mack Straight Truck 2 Sep 2026
2MN01JAH081001686 4JM2288 CA Trim Semi-trailer 7 Sep 2026
3H3V532C2KT946061 428980Z ME 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Semi-trailer 3 Sep 2026
3AKJHLDV9RSUX8401 9G82375 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Sep 2026
3AKJHTDV4RDUR7281 9G92061 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 6 Sep 2026
1DW1A532X7B946644 4UY1576 CA 2007 Stoughton Trailers Semi-trailer 2 Sep 2026
1M1AN4GY4RM048129 YAKI832 OR 2024 Mack Truck Tractor 4 Sep 2026
1JJV532W77L039467 HW13455 OR 2007 Wabash Semi-trailer 1 Sep 2026
3ALACWFC3KDKH6926 3829573 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 3 Sep 2026
3ALACWFC7KDKM6753 3907393 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 2 Aug 2026
3AKJHTDV8RDUR7283 9G92097 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 6 Aug 2026
1JJV535D6FL857667 HU89217 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Aug 2026
3AKJHTDV6LSLJ3543 2826503 IN 2020 Freightliner Truck Tractor 5 Aug 2026
3ALACWFC8PDNT2893 3393989 IN 2023 Freightliner Straight Truck 2 Aug 2026
1JJV532D8LL173980 HV47225 OR 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Aug 2026
1M2MDBAA2S011300 Y131450 OR Mack Straight Truck 1 Aug 2026
3AKJHTDV6RDUR7282 9G92357 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 3 Aug 2026
1UYVS2538M2299103 P878107 IN 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Semi-trailer 1 Aug 2026
1JJV532D5FL857664 HU89214 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 5 Aug 2026
3AKJHLDV3LSLJ5802 9F15888 CA Freightliner Truck Tractor 2 Aug 2026
3ALACWFC7KDKE2469 3829571 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 2 Aug 2026
1JJV532F5YF731596 42380U NV 2000 Fruehuaf Semi-trailer 1 Aug 2026
5PVNJ7AVXR5T56607 51493F4 CA 2024 Hino Straight Truck 3 Jul 2026
3AKJHLDV5LSLJ5803 9F15889 CA 2020 Freightliner Truck Tractor 3 Jul 2026
3AKJHLDV2KSKJ7441 3906978 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 3 Jul 2026
3H3V532C4KT946188 427203Y ME 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Semi-trailer 1 Jul 2026
1M2MDBAA6RS011297 Y131451 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 3 Jul 2026
3ALACWFC7KDKH6928 2754115 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 4 Jul 2026
3AKJHLDV9KSKG7958 9F74026 CA 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 5 Jul 2026
1JJV532DXLL173978 HV47223 OR 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 6 Jun 2026
3H3V532C9KT946199 427214Y ME 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Semi-trailer 2 Jun 2026
3AKJHTDV4LSLJ3542 2822040 IN 2020 Freightliner Truck Tractor 2 Jun 2026
3AKJHTDV2RDUR7280 9G92076 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 2 Jun 2026
1UYVS2530J2189531 4PX8228 CA 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Semi-trailer 1 Jun 2026
1JJV532D4FL857672 HU89209 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 5 Jun 2026
3AKJHLDV5KSKF1692 9F86182 CA 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 4 Jun 2026
1JJV532D9FL857666 HU89216 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Jun 2026
3AKJHLDVXKSKF1803 2724916 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 4 Jun 2026
1JJV532W06L952182 HU10854 OR 2006 Wabash Semi-trailer 3 Jun 2026
1M2MDBAA8PS005501 Y126801 OR 2023 Mack Straight Truck 1 May 2026
1M2MDBAAXRS011304 Y131452 CA 2024 Mack Straight Truck 7 May 2026
1M2MDBAA7PS005697 Y126449 OR 2023 Mack Straight Truck 3 May 2026
5PVNJ7AV3R5T56576 94775D4 CA 2024 Hino Straight Truck 2 May 2026
1M2MDBAA5PS005505 Y126791 OR 2023 Mack Straight Truck 2 Apr 2026
1M2MDBAA6PS005464 126422 OR 2023 Mack Straight Truck 3 Apr 2026
3AKJHLDV0KSKE0597 3543171 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 9 Apr 2026
1JJV532D2FL857671 HU89210 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Apr 2026
1M2MDBAA2RS011295 Y131530 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 4 Apr 2026
3H3V532CXKT946020 428939Z ME 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Semi-trailer 1 Apr 2026
3AKJHTDVXRDUR7284 9H04107 CA 2024 Freightliner Truck Tractor 3 Apr 2026
1JJV532F1YF731594 43265U NV 2000 Fruehuaf Semi-trailer 1 Apr 2026
CYTC5417100000000 U032157 TN Meco Intermodal Chassis 1 Apr 2026
1JJV532D4FL857669 HU89212 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Mar 2026
3ALACWFC5KDKE2468 3880355 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 6 Mar 2026
1JJV532D5JL047931 HV26158 OR 2018 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 3 Mar 2026
4RAVS2023NN119214 HV97376 OR 2022 Interstate West Corp Full Trailer 2 Feb 2026
3AKJHLDV0KSKE0759 2725212 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 2 Feb 2026
1M2MDBAA4RS011301 Y131577 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 2 Feb 2026
1JJV532D3FL857663 HU89213 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Feb 2026
3ALACWFC9KDKH6929 3880356 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 2 Feb 2026
3AKJHLDV0NSMV8676 9H06667 CA 2022 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Jan 2026
1UYVS2534L6094403 4UB6499 AS 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Semi-trailer 1 Jan 2026
1M1AN4GY8RM048120 YAKI833 OR 2024 Mack Truck Tractor 3 Jan 2026
1JJV532DXLL173981 HV47226 OR 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Jan 2026
1JJV532D8FL857674 HU89207 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Jan 2026
3ALACWFC6PDNT1337 10898H4 CA 2023 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Jan 2026
3ALACWFC5KDKE2471 2751052 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 2 Jan 2026
5PVNJ7AV1R5T56608 11617W3 CA 2024 Hino Straight Truck 3 Dec 2025
3ALACWFC6PDNT2889 10899H4 CA 2023 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Dec 2025
1JJV532W73L847036 42381U NV 2003 Wabash Semi-trailer 3 Dec 2025
3ALACWFB1KDKH7094 3832361 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 3 Dec 2025
3ALACWFC9KDKH6932 3765837 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 7 Dec 2025
1M2MDBAA0RS013224 Y133534 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 1 Dec 2025
1M1AN4AYXSM004957 YAKI958 OR 2025 Mack Truck Tractor 6 Nov 2025
3ALACWFCXPDNT0885 3810221 IN 2023 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Nov 2025
5PVNJ8JV0L5S78707 Y122535 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 8 Nov 2025
5PVNJ8JV1L5S78702 Y122904 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 2 Nov 2025
2MN01JAH171006717 4HY5318 CA Trlm Semi-trailer 2 Oct 2025
3AKJHLDV1KSKF1821 3625116 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 5 Oct 2025
1JJV532F8XF554833 42384U NV 1999 Fruehuaf Semi-trailer 3 Oct 2025
3ALACWFC7KDKH6931 2767950 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 5 Oct 2025
1M2MDBAA6RS011302 Y131529 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 1 Sep 2025
5PVNJ8JV5L5S78704 Y122930 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 3 Aug 2025
3ALACWFC9KDKG6076 29159J2 CA 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Aug 2025
1JJV532D7LL191144 4311164 ME 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Aug 2025
1JJV532W86L952396 HU10855 OR 2006 Wabash Semi-trailer 1 Aug 2025
1JJV532D1LL173979 HV47224 OR 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 5 Aug 2025
5PVNJ8JV7L5S78705 Y132757 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 2 Jul 2025
5PVNJ7AV1R5T56625 11615W3 CA 2024 Hino Straight Truck 4 Jul 2025
1JJV532D0LL189462 5184779 ME 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Jul 2025
5PVNJ8JV1L5S77744 Y123425 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 3 Jun 2025
5PVNJ8JV2L5S78708 Y122905 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 1 Jun 2025
3ALACWFC1KDKM6750 29195J2 CA 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 May 2025
1DW1A53227B946640 272719 CA 2007 Stoughton Trailers Semi-trailer 3 May 2025
3AKJHTDV1LSLJ3546 2821823 IN 2020 Freightliner Truck Tractor 3 May 2025
1M2MDBAA8RS011270 Y130896 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 2 May 2025
1JJV532W63L842331 42377U NV 2003 Wabash Semi-trailer 1 May 2025
1JJV532D8JL047938 HV26155 OR 2018 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Apr 2025
1FUJGEDV9KLKD1701 3603245 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 2 Apr 2025
3ALACWFC3KDKE2470 2749946 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Apr 2025
1FVACXFC1KHKD1693 3764795 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Mar 2025
3AKJHLDRXMSMS4858 3004151 IN 2021 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Mar 2025
2MN01JAHX71006716 4HY5317 CA Trlm Semi-trailer 1 Mar 2025
1FUJGEDV4KLKD1699 2728581 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Feb 2025
1JJV532D0FL857670 HU89211 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 2 Feb 2025
1JJV532D6JL047937 HV26156 OR 2018 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Feb 2025
1M2MDBAAXRS014154 Y133537 OR 2024 Mack Straight Truck 1 Feb 2025
1DW1A53276B902664 HV68081 OR 2006 Stoughton Trailers Semi-trailer 2 Feb 2025
3HAEUMMLXML696215 2994974 IN 2021 International Straight Truck 2 Jan 2025
3HSDZTZR9KN138535 2747746 IN 2019 International Truck Tractor 1 Jan 2025
1M1AN4AYX8M104957 43265U NE 2008 Mack Semi-trailer 1 Jan 2025
2MN01JAH871006715 4HY5316 CA Trlm Semi-trailer 1 Jan 2025
1M2MDBAA1SS016980 Y134267 OR 2025 Mack Straight Truck 1 Dec 2024
1JJV532D0FL857667 HU89217 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Dec 2024
3ALACWFC5KDKH6927 2754114 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 1 Nov 2024
1JJV532D2FL857668 HV97376 OR 2015 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Oct 2024
1FUJGEDV9KLKD1696 2662023 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Oct 2024
1JJV532D8LL173977 HV47222 OR 2020 Wabash Vans Semi-trailer 1 Oct 2024
5PVNJ8JV9L5S78706 Y122536 OR 2020 Hino Straight Truck 1 Oct 2024
3ALACWFC0KDKH6933 2751266 IN 2019 Freightliner Straight Truck 2 Sep 2024
1FUJGEDV1KLKF7614 2378133 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Sep 2024
2MN01JAH581001697 4JM9204 CA Trim Semi-trailer 1 Sep 2024
1FUJGEDV5KLKD1694 2661988 IN 2019 Freightliner Truck Tractor 1 Sep 2024

Plates registered in 8 states: OR (54) · IN (33) · CA (32) · ME (8) · NV (5) · NE (1) · AS (1) · TN (1)

Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 135)
5PVNJ8JVXL4S75433 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck
Class 6
Last seen Sep 2026 · 11 insp · 0 OOS
Violations: 3 maintenance
5PVNJ7AV7R5T56578 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle
B6.7 260 / B6.7 240 engine · Class 6
Last seen Sep 2026 · 10 insp · 0 OOS
1M1AN4GY0RM048130 TRUCK TRACTOR
2024 Mack Anthem
MP8 engine · Class 8
Last seen Sep 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS
1JJV532D7HL027707 SEMI-TRAILER
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate
Last seen Sep 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS
3AKJHTDV8KSKD9469 TRUCK TRACTOR
2019 Freightliner Cascadia
Detroit DD13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Sep 2026 · 10 insp · 0 OOS
Violations: 2 maintenance
1M2MDBAA2RS011300 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2024 Mack MD
B6.7 engine · Class 6
Last seen Sep 2026 · 9 insp · 2 OOS
Violations: 3 hazmat · 1 maintenance · 1 hazmat OOS
3AKJHTDV3RDUR7286 TRUCK TRACTOR
2024 Freightliner Cascadia
DD13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Sep 2026 · 4 insp · 1 OOS
Violations: 1 maintenance
1JJV532D1JL047893 SEMI-TRAILER
2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate
Last seen Sep 2026 · 4 insp · 0 OOS
3AKJHTDV1RDUR7285 TRUCK TRACTOR
Freightliner
Last seen Sep 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS
1JJV532D7FL857665 SEMI-TRAILER
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate
Last seen Sep 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS
3H3V532C1KT946195 SEMI-TRAILER
Hyundai Translead
Last seen Sep 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS
1M2MDBAA8PS005479 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2023 Mack MD
B6.7 engine · Class 6
Last seen Sep 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS

Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

✅ Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

"On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

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Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

240

Inspections

24 months

114

Violations

Total found

20

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.4%
Nat'l avg: 6.3%

✓ Better than national average (-5.9%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 10.2%
Nat'l avg: 22.9%

✓ Better than national average (-12.6%)

Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.

Date State Level Violations OOS
09/30/2026 CA Walk-Around 0 ✓
09/30/2026 CA Driver Only 1 ✓
09/30/2026 CA Full 0 ✓
09/29/2026 CA Full 0 ✓
09/29/2026 CA Driver Only 1 ✓
09/29/2026 CA Driver Only 0 ✓
09/29/2026 CA Full 1 ✓
09/24/2026 CA Walk-Around 3 1
09/22/2026 CA Full 1 ✓
09/10/2026 CA Full 1 ✓
09/10/2026 CA Walk-Around 0 ✓
09/10/2026 CA Walk-Around 1 ✓
09/05/2026 CA Driver Only 0 ✓
09/02/2026 CA Driver Only 2 ✓
09/01/2026 CA Full 0 ✓

Showing 15 of 240 inspections.

24-month inspection window. Updated daily.

Violation Breakdown

114 Total Violations 240 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
7
0.03 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
106
0.44 violations per inspection 19 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
7
Out-of-service orders issued 20 across 240 inspections

A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY 91X WPP 8200096-00 $1 Million 01/01/2021
View Insurance History (14 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 60040 17 85 09/22/1993 09/15/1995 TERM/REPL
FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE 60056 8556 09/15/1995 09/15/1995 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP01668A 01/01/2013 02/04/2021 TERM/CANCL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP11216A 01/01/2003 02/01/2008 TERM/CANCL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP01668A 01/01/2013 01/01/2021 TERM/REPL
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY AIJ-Z91-453372-01 01/01/2012 01/01/2013 TERM/REPL
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY ATJ-Z91-453372-01 01/01/2010 01/01/2012 TERM/REPL
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. TPN-000108-A 01/01/2009 01/01/2010 CANCEL
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. TPN-000108 01/01/2008 01/01/2009 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP11216A 01/01/2003 01/01/2008 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP11216A 01/01/2003 01/01/2003 TERM/REPL
FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE 60056 8656 09/15/1995 01/01/2003 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP11216A 01/01/2003 01/01/2003 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP11216A 01/01/2003 01/01/2003 TERM/REPL

Updated daily.

Crash History

3

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

2

Injuries

3

Tow-Aways

3 FMCSA-recordable

Of 3 reported crashes: 1 after dark.

Date State Location Vehicles Fatal Injuries Tow Vehicle Conditions
06/15/2026 CA UNINCORPORATED, CA 2 0 1 Yes Single-unit truck (2-axle) No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight
02/13/2026 CA UNINCORPORATED, CA 2 0 1 Yes Tractor/semitrailer No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit
06/20/2025 CA UNINCORPORATED, CA 2 0 0 Yes Tractor/semitrailer No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight

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Is California Sierra Express INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
No Red Flags Found
We didn't find any major fraud or legitimacy red flags for this carrier in public FMCSA and Treasury data. This is not an endorsement — always verify authority and insurance before booking.
✓ Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
1 other trucking company use this same address
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Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.
Roadside safety record looks normal (8% off-road)
8% of roadside inspections ended in an "out-of-service" order — at or below the ~21% national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC operate?

CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (31 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (51 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Intermodal (1 intermodal chassis recorded at roadside inspections); Doubles/Triples (1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections).

Is CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's authority currently active?

CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

When is California Sierra Express INC's next MCS-150 update due?

Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2028 (set by USDOT 363648's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 31, 2025.

What is California Sierra Express INC's safety record?

It reports 72 power units and 110 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 240 roadside inspections, a 10.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 3 reported crashes.

88 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Healthy

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority Insurance filing on record 3 crashes (24 mo) — 2.7 per 100 trucks Vehicle OOS 10.2% (national 22.9%) Driver OOS 0.4% (national 6.3%)

Roadside Inspection History 240 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC has been inspected 240 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NV, US. Out of these, 20 inspections (about 8%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSR — 13 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-09-30 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2026-09-30 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 1 —
2026-09-30 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0 —
2026-09-29 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0 —
2026-09-29 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 1 —
2026-09-29 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 0 —
2026-09-29 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1 —
2026-09-24 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 3 OOS · 1
2026-09-22 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1 —
2026-09-10 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1 —
2026-09-10 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2026-09-10 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 1 —
2026-09-05 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 0 —
2026-09-02 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 2 —
2026-09-01 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0 —
2026-09-01 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 0 —
2026-08-26 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 1 —
2026-08-26 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 2 OOS · 1
2026-08-25 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0 —
2026-08-21 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2026-08-21 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2026-08-20 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2026-08-17 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 1 —
2026-08-16 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 0 —
2026-08-15 CA Level 3 · Driver-only 0 —

Showing 25 of 240 inspections.

Most-Cited Violations

Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.

392.2-SLLSR
FMCSA violation 392.2-SLLSR
13
times
393.9A-LHLI
FMCSA violation 393.9A-LHLI
10
times
392.2-SLLEQP
FMCSA violation 392.2-SLLEQP
Out of Service · 1×
8
times
392.2-SLLTCD
FMCSA violation 392.2-SLLTCD
5
times
393.47E
Clamp/brake out of adjustment
5
times
396.3A1-BOS
FMCSA violation 396.3A1-BOS
Out of Service · 4×
4
times
396.3A1-F
FMCSA violation 396.3A1-F
Out of Service · 4×
4
times
393.45B2-B-AIR
FMCSA violation 393.45B2-B-AIR
Out of Service · 1×
4
times
396.5B-HWSL
FMCSA violation 396.5B-HWSL
3
times
393.53B-B
FMCSA violation 393.53B-B
3
times

Roadside Violation Profile

67 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC, of which 16 (24%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 55 13
Unsafe Driving 6 0
Hazardous Materials Compliance 4 2
Driver Fitness 1 1
Hours-of-Service Compliance 1 0
Most-cited violation types
Lighting 12 2 OOS Brakes All Others 11 3 OOS Dangerous Driving 6 Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 6 Brakes Out of Adjustment 4 Brake Out Of Service 3 3 OOS Other Vehicle Defect 3 3 OOS Tires 3 2 OOS Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. 3 Markings - HM 2 1 OOS Cab Body Frame 2 Emergency Equipment 2

Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.

Carrier History & Continuity

Research signals that connect this carrier to other USDOT entities — useful for shippers, brokers, and insurers performing due diligence.

Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)

Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)

These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.

FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs

FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 238 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 17 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.

BASICFMCSA measureInspections with a violationAcute/critical violation
Unsafe Driving 0.3 6 No
Hours-of-Service 0.01 1 No
Driver Fitness 0 1 No
Controlled Substances 0 0 No
Vehicle Maintenance 1.45 36 No

A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.

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