Western Express Forwarding LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2044644 · Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 · 8009187988
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Western Express Forwarding LLC (DOT# 2044644) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland has 48 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 55 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 48 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | CO | 0 | 3 |
| 10/23/2025 | DE | 2 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/11/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/15/2025 | MD | 0 | 1 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Vanliner Insurance Company | N/A |
| SURETY | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.