Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
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, (530) 306-7973, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1405287.
- 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) | MC1405287 | Primary | Obsidian Pacific Insurance Company Policy TIM-CL-00003815 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 13, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 3 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 4 · California avg 6.3%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 5 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 100.0% | 71.7% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3853375 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1405287 |
| Legal name | MELVIN SCOTT WEST |
| DBA name | SCOTT WEST TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 72,325 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 30, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about MELVIN SCOTT WEST
What does MELVIN SCOTT WEST's operating authority allow?
MC1405287: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MELVIN SCOTT WEST is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MELVIN SCOTT WEST?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3853375. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (530) 306-7973, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1405287, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other trucking companies in Shasta Lake
All in Shasta Lake →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A COUTS DBA ROBERT COUTS DUMPEN |
1426708 | MC539304 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MANUEL BYRD DBA MANUEL BYRD'S TRUCKING |
1583853 | MC586419 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BUSTER G BOREN DBA BUSTER BOREN'S TRUCKING |
3500187 | MC1155009 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| COBRA TRUCKING LLC | 3501987 | MC1156227 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MICHAEL WHITMORE DBA WHITMORE VELOCIRAPTOR TRUCKING |
4414299 | MC1734539 | 0 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.