18 Wheels Trans INC Safety Record

DOT# 3426937 · Los Angeles, CA 90028 · 8187492555

C

Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/03/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 34/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, 18 Wheels Trans INC (DOT# 3426937) in Los Angeles, California has 90 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

90 Inspections
6.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
5 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 6.7%
Carrier: 6.7% (6 of 90) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.7%
Carrier: 6.7% (6 of 90) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in California
11% crash rate better than 11% of carriers in California

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.

55 total violations across 90 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
13
Unsafe Driving
14
Hours of Service
25
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1

Inspection History · 90 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.

Inspected across 3 states: CA, OR, WA
Level 1: 41 (46%) Level 2: 16 (18%) Level 3: 31 (34%) Level 5: 2 (2%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/03/2026 CA 1 1 0
03/03/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/18/2026 CA 3 0 0
02/12/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/21/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/13/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/13/2026 CA 1 0 1
01/12/2026 WA 3 0 0
12/17/2025 CA 1 1 0
12/13/2025 CA 3 0 0

Crash History · 1 record

08-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
08-SEP-24 OR 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC1109296
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $750 05/21/2024

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.

Power Units 5
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 05/11/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20241003 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 400,393
Address 1714 N McCadden Pl Apt 2306, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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