Golden West Carrier Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Bakersfield, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 12 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 12 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 83% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 99% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 89% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 94% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 11 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 7 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 10 | 7 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 1.41 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 20 | 3.50 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 9.11 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.45 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 9 states. Top state CA accounts for 31% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 69%.
+4 other states with fewer inspections
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 32 | 6 | 13 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 4 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3965BHWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3958A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39522H4ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3953A2HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3953A3HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3953B2HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |