HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/561010-american-freight-forwarders-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC
Doing business as PACIFIC COAST EXPRESS
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (253) 216-0040, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC275053.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC275053 | — | General Insurance Company of America Policy BMO 56627280 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 15, 2016 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC275053 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP69968A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 15, 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
5 of 18 · Washington avg 24.5%
1 of 34 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 22, 2026 | MO | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | WA | 1 | 5 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | 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 Washington average covers 48,855 vehicle and 83,396 driver inspections of all Washington-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 43 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 6 | 75.0% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 20.0% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.0% | 3.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTBW | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAORETA | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Washington column is the mix across all Washington-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Kent, WA | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | Puyallup, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 561010 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC275053 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC |
| DBA name | PACIFIC COAST EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 24 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 552,645 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 14, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 21, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherFurniture, Electronics, Frozen Foods,
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 AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC
What does AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC275053: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS 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 AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 561010. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (253) 216-0040, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC275053, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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