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SIERRA AIRFREIGHT EXPRESS INC
Reno, NV
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1186089 · MC 490957
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2009
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-490957 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 65 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 18, 2012; first granted October 14, 2009 (17 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 65 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC490957
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP45395A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1186089
MC Number
MC-490957
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 12, 2003
Authority First Granted
October 14, 2009
Authority Reinstated
January 18, 2012
Annual Mileage
550,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3000 Airway Drive Unit140, Reno, NV 89502
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Austin Johnson
Officer 2
Andrew Zarcone
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
65
Driver Inspections
48
Vehicle Inspections
44
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 40 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA30
NV29
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
11
Dry Van
6
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML0SS446181 | 10 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML2SS446134 | 9 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML9SS446132 | 9 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML5LH272560 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5LL044004 | 5 | — |
| 2024 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR0RN078678 | 4 | — |
| 1984 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMAAL7EL772800 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0LL312203 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N7661782 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML4SS143114 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P7935122 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538R3180601 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R3180512 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5LR800073 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXAT023065 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5PL015818 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8PL608525 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9LL888384 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9ML667014 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Isuzu NPR-XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W167G7K02289 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (65)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | UEV6005607 | CA, CA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML9SS446132 |
NV 89141A |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | NATH005950 | CA, CA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML0SS446181 |
NV 89150A |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | NBH6007904 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML2SS446134 |
NV 89149A |
| May 13, 2026 | 9513024477 | NV, NV | I | — | — | FORWARD AIR | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML5PL015818 |
NV 89678A |
| April 13, 2026 | 4160028065 | SYDNEY, NV | III | — | — | OROURKE | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML4SS143114 |
NV 89147A |
| April 2, 2026 | NCNG010016 | CORDELIA IF, CA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML0SS446181 |
NV 89150A |
| April 2, 2026 | NBYS006741 | DONNER PASS IF, CA | I | — | — | CEVA LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDWTZR0RN078678 1UYVS2539R3180512 |
NV 89197A CA 47VW9677 |
| April 1, 2026 | 7023029779 | IR80/BOOMTOWN, NV | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML9SS446132 |
NV 89141A |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | 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 | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 7023029686 | IR80/GARSON CHECK SITE, NV | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML2SS446134 |
NV 89149A |
| March 12, 2026 | NATH005661 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML0SS446181 |
NV 89150A |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD AIR | 2 | May 13, 2026 |
| CEVA LOGISTICS | 2 | April 2, 2026 |
| CEVA | 2 | July 22, 2025 |
| DHL | 2 | April 1, 2024 |
| OROURKE | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| CSA SAN FRANCISCO | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
| BTX GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 1 | July 23, 2025 |
| ILOT LOGISTICS | 1 | April 7, 2025 |
| WALMART | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| AMAZON | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| MULT | 1 | December 26, 2024 |
| RADIANT GLOBAL | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 11, 2012 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 14, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 8, 2004 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 9, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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