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RICHARD WEST
DBA: West Transport Services
Chesapeake, VA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1295841 · MC 491226
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-491226 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on February 7, 2005 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC491226
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1295841
MC Number
MC-491226
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2005
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 2004
Authority Granted
May 9, 2005
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN906418 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | UFEP004157 | I-80 AT APPLEGATE, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH2KN906418 |
IL P1255327 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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