HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/753210-western-merchandise-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC
Freight Broker
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.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 3 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (310) 928-7375, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC369873.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC369873 | — | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MXI93022484 · 34 | — | Aug 27, 2010 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC369873 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 3521164 · 84 | — | Mar 7, 2024 | Active |
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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 753210 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC369873 |
| Legal name | WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 12, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 21, 2023 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
0 of 1 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 2 · California avg 6.3%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | 3 | 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 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 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 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | 71.7% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC
Is WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC369873: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Sep 21, 2023, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking WESTERN MERCHANDISE EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 753210. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (310) 928-7375, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC369873, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Other companies using (310) 928-7375
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC SYSTEMS Broker |
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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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