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MELVIN SCOTT WEST
DBA: Scott West Trucking
Shasta Lake, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3853375 · MC 1405287
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1405287 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Obsidian Pacific Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 months since reinstatement on January 9, 2026; first granted June 10, 2022 (4 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1405287
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Obsidian Pacific Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TIM-CL-00003815
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00978000
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3853375
MC Number
MC-1405287
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 2022
Authority First Granted
June 10, 2022
Authority Reinstated
January 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
72,325 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Shasta Lake, CA
Email
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
Fleet & Equipment (3)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8PD871286 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Alloy Alloy Trailers | Grain / Hopper · Class 8 | 1ALSC9281SS952096 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Reliance, Alloy, Comet, Sturdyweld | Grain / Hopper · Class 8 | 5RESX92873S032020 | 2 | — |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | UG0K006303 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RELIANCE, ALLOY, COMET, STURDYWELD |
1XPXD49X8PD871286 5RESX92873S032020 |
CA YP54061 OR HS76236 |
| June 2, 2026 | UEUX000040 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RELIANCE, ALLOY, COMET, STURDYWELD |
1XPXD49X8PD871286 5RESX92873S032020 |
CA YP54061 OR HS76236 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | UG23000134 | SR-299 E/OF BUENAVENTURA BLVD., CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ALLOY |
1XPXD49X8PD871286 1ALSC9281SS952096 |
CA YP54061 CA 4AP2178 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 15, 2025 | UG0K004840 | BUENAVENTURA BLVD, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ALLOY |
1XPXD49X8PD871286 1ALSC9281SS952096 |
CA YP54061 CA 4AP2178 |
| 390.9-SLL | Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations | |||||||||
| April 23, 2024 | UDMP000315 | 299 BUENAVENTURA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ALLOY |
1XPXD49X8PD871286 1ALSC9288SS952094 |
CA YP54061 CA 4AP2176 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 9, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 22, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 10, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 19, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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