California Sierra Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 363648 · Reno, NV 89502 · 7758568008

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, California Sierra Express INC (DOT# 363648) in Reno, Nevada has 374 inspections on record with 139 violations and a 4.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

374 Inspections
4.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
72 Power Units

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 4.3%
Carrier: 4.3% (16 of 374) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (3 of 374) National: 6.4%
73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in Nevada
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Nevada

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.

139 total violations across 374 inspections
19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
79
Unsafe Driving
38
Hours of Service
9
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
9

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, NV, US
Level 1: 209 (56%) Level 2: 72 (19%) Level 3: 93 (25%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/09/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/04/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/28/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/24/2026 CA 1 1 0
02/24/2026 CA 3 0 0
02/23/2026 CA 3 0 0
02/23/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/20/2026 CA 2 0 0
20-MAR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-MAR-24 CA 0 0 0
20-JUN-25 CA 0 0 0

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 MC222282
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Interstate Insurance Company $1,000 01/01/2021

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 72
Drivers 110
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 08/25/1989
MCS-150 Filed 20250731 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,380,000
Address 4965 Joule Street, Reno, NV 89502