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PACIFIC COAST EXPRESS LIMITED
Victoria, BC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 565767 · MC 276765
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-276765 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 54 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC276765
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, since October 1, 2026
Authority Age
12 yrs, 6 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 4, 2014; first granted August 19, 1994 (32 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC276765
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
FF11918
Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
FF011918
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 80614
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 82998
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 800238353
INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $75,000 · Policy HOIFSU0637540-CMS1000137
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
565767
MC Number
MC-276765
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 10, 1994
Authority First Granted
August 19, 1994
Authority Reinstated
April 4, 2014
Annual Mileage
1,070,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2924 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9B3Y5
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Flanagan
Officer 2
Mike Hudon
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 33 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
24th 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
10 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 35 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 35 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 35 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 35 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA25
CA21
CO1
UT1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~27
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
23
Tractor
10
Intermodal Chassis
3
Container Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55GSGZ6211 | 14 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXHN956136 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSKH9313 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8NN286971 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CP329724 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GP667101 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536CP329734 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CP329726 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3PJ999884 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP667107 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CP329704 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DG538622 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539CP329713 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN936157 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | 122324L | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | 1BZ2C4125BW003751 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | 1LDD23206HB705394 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM044615 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CP329731 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GP667104 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GP704801 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FG297451 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP667105 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CP329707 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CP329738 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CP329741 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CP329725 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CP329739 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CP329721 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DG538619 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DG538667 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DG538670 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XDG538671 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S16T323082 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN906373 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4CN554754 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4CN557475 | 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 (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 25RS000969 | WENDOVER UT | I | 2 | — | PACIFIC COAST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY |
3AKJHHDR1KSKH9313 1UYVS2534GP667106 |
BC 85317P BC 66952J |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | 2176000798 | BOW WA | III | — | — | A&A STEEL/MELTERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TR |
3AKJHHDR1KSKH9313 1UYVS2536CP329720 |
BC 85317P BC 98707K |
| September 16, 2026 | NEZF004845 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | PACIFIC EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55GSGZ6211 1UYVS2533CP329707 |
BC 71409P BC 63270J |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | UGGH999397 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55GSGZ6211 1UYVS2535CP329725 |
BC 71409P BC 35562L |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | 2176000746 | BOW WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH8GN936157 122324L |
BC 44311P TN U861614 |
| July 28, 2026 | 2154001112 | BOW WA | II | 1 | — | GARAVENTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55GSGZ6211 1UYVS2530GP704801 |
BC 71409P BC 17188L |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 2179000603 | BOW WA | II | 3 | — | ASPEN CUSTOM TRAILERS. | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKYDP9X3PJ999884 1LDD23206HB705394 |
BC 96388P TN U888654 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 25, 2026 | 2111001401 | GRANDVIEW WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55GSGZ6211 1UYVS253XDG538671 |
BC 71409P BC 15684K |
| May 5, 2026 | N92M008650 | CA, CA | I | — | — | MULTI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55GSGZ6211 1UYVS2533CP329741 |
BC 71409P BC 86054K |
| May 4, 2026 | 0642004900 | EPHRATA WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X3PJ999884 1UYVS2533CP329724 |
BC 96388P BC 86050K |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GARAVENTA | 3 | July 28, 2026 |
| VOLUME FREIGHT | 2 | February 6, 2026 |
| FASTIK | 2 | March 10, 2025 |
| RECOCHEM | 2 | January 28, 2025 |
| A&A STEEL/MELTERS | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| PACIFIC EXPRESS | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| ASPEN CUSTOM TRAILERS. | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| GARAVENTA CANADA | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| SCOTTY MANUFACTURING | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| DHS | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| LIFEWAY MOBILITY | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| WASGAR INDUSTRIES LTD | 1 | December 26, 2025 |
16 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Pending Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 4, 2014 | REINSTATED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| April 4, 2014 | Active REINSTATED | Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 10, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 6, 2014 | REVOKED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| November 20, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| January 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 31, 2006 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 14, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 2, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 1, 2020 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 1, 2026 | Broker's Surety Bond | Term/repl · The Guarantee Company of North America USA |
| December 2, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 11, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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