The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC
USDOT 1398282 · MC-1161039 · Walnut, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC (dba The Chefs' Warehouse) is a company based in Walnut, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 223 power units and 204 drivers, which ranks it #90 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 300 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 6.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 1.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | The Chefs' Warehouse |
| USDOT number | 1398282 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1161039 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 455 S Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789 |
| Phone | (626) 465-4200 |
| First registered | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1398282.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 24 | 149 | 9 |
| Truck tractors | 8 | 17 | 1 |
| Trailers | 15 | 15 | 3 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 5,380,798 miles reported for 2025 – about 24,129 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 20% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 29 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 48 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | The Chefs' Warehouse West Co | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.8% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 131% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.8 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 60% lower than average |
| Inspections | 300 | 282 with a driver check, 223 with a vehicle check, 129 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC?
The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC is registered with USDOT number 1398282 and operating authority MC-1161039.
How many trucks does The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC have?
It reports 223 power units (26 tractors, 182 straight trucks) and 33 trailers, with 204 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 2, 2026).
Where is The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Walnut, California 91789.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Chefs' Warehouse West Coast LLC?
Over 24 months, 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 6.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.