HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/638177-weststar-transportation-inc-and-westhaul-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC
Doing business as WESTSTAR
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Broker under MC301480
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (661) 393-4453, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC301480.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC301480 | Primary | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT1204602 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC301480 | — | LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1096732 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC301480 | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT1204602 | Jan 1, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC301480 | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT1204600 | Apr 28, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. 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 36 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 17 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 36 97.3%
- TX 1 2.7%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 26
13 semi-trailers · 12 tractors · 1 school buses
Western Star 9Fruehauf 2Freightliner 2Fontaine 1Lufkin 1Wabash 1
35 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 17
17 semi-trailers
Great Dane 3Dorsey 1Pratt 1Utility 1Wabash 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | 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 California average covers 398,614 vehicle and 510,215 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
25 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 34 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 5 | 80.0% | 71.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 8.0% | 3.2% |
10 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 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPAS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BDPASS | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Casper, WY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 638177 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC301480 |
| Legal name | WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC |
| DBA name | WESTSTAR |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 21 |
| Annual mileage | 4,425,520 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 25, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 23, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @weststar.us |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 35 | 0 |
| Trailers | 126 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentConstructionOtherRoofing Pipe
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 WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC
Is WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC's operating authority allow?
MC301480: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking WESTSTAR TRANSPORTATION INC AND WESTHAUL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 638177. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (661) 393-4453, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC301480, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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