HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/363648-california-sierra-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (775) 856-8008, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC222282.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC222282 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy WPP 8200096-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
19 of 186 · Nevada avg 22.3%
1 of 239 · Nevada avg 6.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nevada average covers 13,360 vehicle and 20,490 driver inspections of all Nevada-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 114 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nevada share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 14 | 83.8% | 68.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.5% | 18.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 1 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nevada column is the mix across all Nevada-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 363648 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC222282 |
| Legal name | CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 72 |
| Drivers | 110 |
| Annual mileage | 2,964,609 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 19, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 25, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherAir Freight
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC
What does CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC222282: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 363648. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (775) 856-8008, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC222282, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (775) 856-8008
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACTRANS LIMITED LLC Carrier |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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