WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
165881
MC Number
160875
Fleet Size
550
Total Drivers
566
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, operating 550 power units with 566 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 58 crashes on file (2 fatal, 15 with injuries). FMCSA records show 551 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
551
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America — eff. Sep 20, 2021
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
58
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #165881) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC has 551 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 58 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC operate?
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC operates 550 power units with 566 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC located?
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC is based in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa at 11801 6TH ST SW, 52404. Phone: (319) 390-4466.
What are WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 31.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.