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WEST COAST TURF

CarrierIntel Score: 70/100. 23 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 532410MC 357894No active authorityActiveInterstatePALM DESERT, CA

COMPANY

Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-10-28 · 1,517,888 mi (2024)
Fleet
33 units · 55 trailers · 30 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
1,517,888 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
42540 MELANIE PLACE
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
Mailing
P O BOX 4563
PALM DESERT, CA 92211

CONTACT

Phone
8004471840
Email
noe.torres@westcoastturf.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOHN M FOSTER
Title
PRESIDENT

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
9
Motor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage, Refuse, TrashChemicalsFarm SuppliesOther: TURF GRASS, GRASS STOLONS, GRASS SEED
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
398 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Insurance not verified
Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
16.0%
8 / 50 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

70
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Minimal Risk

1 risk factor · 2 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
27 crashes · 3 fatal · 7 with injuries · 25 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
84% — 42 clean of 50 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
16.0% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 8 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No active authority · MC357894
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-28

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
Insurance not verified — Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.

SUMMARY

3 fatal crashes — most recent 4 yr ago
Low crash rate (1.5 per 100 trucks/yr)
84% clean inspections

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