California Sierra Express Inc
USDOT 363648 · MC-222282 · Reno, Nevada · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
California Sierra Express Inc is a corporation based in Reno, Nevada, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #28 by fleet size among 54 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nevada. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 235 times – about 3.3 inspections per power unit. 9.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 4.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | California Sierra Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 363648 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-222282 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4965 Joule Street, Reno, NV 89502 |
| Phone | (775) 856-8008 |
| First registered | Aug 25, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 363648.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 42 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 50 | 0 |
- 1.53 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,964,609 miles reported for 2025 – about 41,175 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 11% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 61 CDL drivers; 17 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 93 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Nevada carriers with 50+ units (54).
| Measure | California Sierra Express In | Same size, US | NV average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.9% | 20.5% | 17.0% | 52% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 87% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.2 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 12% lower than average |
| Inspections | 235 | 235 with a driver check, 182 with a vehicle check, 68 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 19, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Nevada
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Nevada carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connex Transport LLC USDOT 1491614 | Reno | 84 | 42 | 95 | 7.1% | 3 |
| Sema Logistics Inc USDOT 3245513 | Reno | 71 | 78 | 124 | 16.7% | 5 |
| Sierra Rental and Transport Company Inc USDOT 41412 | Sparks | 76 | 70 | 42 | 17.2% | 5 |
| Ivs Logistics LLC USDOT 3665621 | Las Vegas | 70 | 75 | 81 | 38.7% | 10 |
| Rebel Oil Company Incorporated USDOT 41386 | Las Vegas | 70 | 56 | 98 | 7.9% | 2 |
| Dreamworks Carrier LLC USDOT 3039280 | Las Vegas | 122 | 122 | 255 | 28.8% | 7 |
Other carriers near Reno
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRCM Group Inc USDOT 4006804 | Reno | 295 | 290 | 72 | 28.6% | 1 |
| Roadmaster Logistics LLC USDOT 3448611 | Reno | 105 | 105 | 30 | 35.7% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of California Sierra Express Inc?
California Sierra Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 363648 and operating authority MC-222282.
How many trucks does California Sierra Express Inc have?
It reports 72 power units (26 tractors, 46 straight trucks) and 61 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 24, 2026).
Where is California Sierra Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Reno, Nevada 89502.
What is the out-of-service rate of California Sierra Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.