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Carrier profile · USDOT 363648 · MC-222282 ·
California Sierra Express Inc
72 power unitsavg 7.6 yrRegional · 3 statesRENO, NV88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-222282 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
72Power units
78 observed · MCS-150
48Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1989.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 401 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.6 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
377 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC (USDOT 363648) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 231 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 180 vehicle-level and 231 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 72 power units and 110 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 31, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 19, 2006 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 363648, and its motor carrier number is MC-222282.
Is CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC has a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 401 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's fleet?
CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC operates 72 power units and 110 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC based?
CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC is based in RENO, NV, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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