K West LLC
Newcastle, WA
Profile data updated May 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
K WEST LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2017. Based in Newcastle, WA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, K West LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck
Authorized Cargo Types
K West LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 60,493 miles (2023)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by K WEST LLC
4 trucks and 9 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 9 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 76.9% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 69% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 31% |
Trailers (9 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.
| Semi-trailer | 9 |
| Utility Trailer | 3 |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Hyster Cor | 1 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 4 | 31% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 4 | 31% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 3 | 23% |
| Forest River | 1 | 8% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 8% |
License plates on file (13 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP14300 | WA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | Mar 2026 |
| 70737AJ | WA | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 70739AJ | WA | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| RP17153 | WA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2024 |
| 262795T | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 57492AK | WA | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| TU2325 | ID | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| 57493AK | WA | Hyster Cor SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| RP12099 | WA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| U699383 | TN | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| RP12466 | WA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2024 |
| U699838 | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2024 |
| 272583Z | ME | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2024 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: WA (8) · TN (3) · ME (1) · ID (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 13)
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
13
Inspections
24 months
40
Violations
Total found
9
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+47.5%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | WA | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 03/04/2026 | WA | Full | 8 | 3 |
| 02/27/2026 | WA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/07/2025 | WA | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 10/03/2025 | CA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2024 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/19/2024 | KY | Full | 5 | 3 |
| 11/13/2024 | OR | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 09/16/2024 | WA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/20/2024 | CA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 08/16/2024 | WA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 08/09/2024 | MT | Full | 5 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does K WEST LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, K WEST LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is K WEST LLC's authority currently active?
K WEST LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has K WEST LLC been in business?
K WEST LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2017, making their authority approximately 9 years, 1 month old.
Where is K WEST LLC located?
K WEST LLC is physically located at 6756 132ND PL SE, NEWCASTLE, WA 98059.
Roadside Inspection History 13 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
K WEST LLC has been inspected 13 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA, CA, MT. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 38%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-04 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-02-27 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-07 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-03 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-12-12 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-19 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2024-11-13 | OR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2024-09-16 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-08-20 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-08-16 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-08-09 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
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.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), K WEST LLC was cited for 27 violations, of which 8 (30%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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