Is Coastal Express Inc Safe? DOT 1742219 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Coastal Express Inc had?

Coastal Express Inc has recorded 18 total inspections, with 0 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

Coastal Express Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1742219. The company operates from Vista, CA and maintains an active operating status with 4 power units and 4 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Coastal Express Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

18 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate0.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. This carrier has a 0% OOS rate — significantly better than the national average of ~21% for vehicles.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

Coastal Express Inc is a small motor carrier operating in California. With 18 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

Coastal Express Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 4 power units and employs 4 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1742219?

USDOT number 1742219 is assigned to Coastal Express Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Vista, CA.

How many inspections has Coastal Express Inc had?

Coastal Express Inc has recorded 18 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.

Where is Coastal Express Inc located?

Coastal Express Inc is headquartered at 2680 La Mirada Drive, Vista, CA 92081.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1742219 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Coastal Express Inc (DOT# 1742219) – FMCSA Carrier Profile