VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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WEST COAST TURF
USDOT 532410 · MC357894 · EIN 33-0424659
42540 MELANIE PLACE, PALM DESERT, CA, 92211
(800) 447-1840 · JOHN M FOSTER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
33 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 215
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance212 pts
Other12 pts
Unsafe Driving6 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA26
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.06 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.34 | 5.25 | ≈66–70% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Santa Clara County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Clara County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 52% (1 OOS) · Tires 33% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 64%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.47D2-BLTBD ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.005).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 36%
393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLEWG1
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.53B-B ×2, 393.47D2-BLTBD ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Equipment — 34 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer16 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOHN M FOSTER
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1993-08-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES M FOSTER | 880082 | officer | strong |
| SEAGRAVES SEE & DELINTING INC | 1062686 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
08/04/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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