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Asset-based
208 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1398282 · MC-1161039 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC
DBA THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE
208 power unitsavg 4.6 yrMulti-region · 12 statesWALNUT, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1161039 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
208Power units
132 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 21 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 453 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC (USDOT 1398282) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION effective Aug 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 299 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 221 vehicle-level and 281 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 208 power units and 204 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC's USDOT number?
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC's USDOT number is 1398282, and its motor carrier number is MC-1161039.
Is THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC's safety record?
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC has a 11.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 453 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC's fleet?
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC operates 208 power units and 204 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC based?
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE WEST COAST LLC is based in WALNUT, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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