Western Flyer Express
- USDOT
- 658909
- Docket
- MC309036
- Website
- Western Flyer Express
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.6
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 5
- On Time Pickup
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- Strong Driver Communication
- 4
- Easy to Work With
- 4
- Knowledgeable
- 4
- Friendly
- 3
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
- Good Delivery Condition
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
Overview
Western Flyer Xpress began in 1996 with just four trucks and four refrigerated trailers and has now grown to a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks and 3,000 trailers. As a company focused on drivers, WFX crafts opportunities with them in mind.
With a CEO that still drives at the helm, drivers and contractors know they can come to WFX and their issues will be understood, making WFX unique.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 1175 | 3000 | 0 |
Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Oilfield Equipment
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Meat
- Garbage, Refuse, Trash
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Paper Products
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Pneumatic
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Less than Truckload
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 126,478,121 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 38% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active
- Contract Active — 11/05/1996 (27 years, 5 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 828 | 208 | 301 | 3.15 | 27.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 274 | 87 | 0 | 2.13 | 30.6% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 132 | 34 | 8 | 0.17 | 9.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 28 | 17 | 21 | 0.07 | 8.1% |
| Controlled Substances | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Injuries | 4 | 11 | 19 | 34 |
| Tow-away | 14 | 25 | 47 | 86 |
| Crash Reports | 14 | 25 | 48 | 87 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 2425 | 30 | 1.24% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 1352 | 261 | 19.3% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Everest National Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $3,000,000
- Policy number
- RM8CA00048-221
- Effective date
- 07/01/2022
- Address
- 100 Everest Way , Warren, NJ, US, 07059
- Phone
- +1-908-604-3264
- Insurance type
- Surety Bond
- Company name
- American Alternative Insurance Corporation
- Policy limit
- $0
- Policy number
- 2014120109
- Effective date
- 12/22/2022
- Address
- 555 College Rd E, Princeton, NJ, US, 08540
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Intra LA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
We have worked with this team more than a few times in the past and wanted to make sure they were given the proper credit for the good job they do. They are always on time and get the job done.
- Lanes
- New Iberia, LA to Golden Meadow, LA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Buda, TX to Von Ormy, TX”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Cleanliness
- 8/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
Fantastic service! Their tracking system kept us updated throughout the transit. Highly reliable for dry van needs.
- Lanes
- Buda, TX to Von Ormy, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Oregon
“Great Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Clean Equipment
- Knowledgeable
Carrier does a great job!! Long mile runner and always on point. On time, professional and courteous at yards. What more can ya ask for?! We would recommend.
- Lanes
- Wilmington, CA to Grand Junction, CO
- Great Falls, MT to San Diego, CA
- Endicott, NE to Danville, CA
- Hastings, NE to Big Sky, MT
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Deliveries so fast its like the Fly”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Driver Scott did a fantastic job. Arrived on site to get loaded with a clean trailer with plenty of time to spare and nearly flew to the receiver with how quickly he arrived. Super polite to talk to and made sure I had all the paperwork right away. Great job
- Lanes
- Blue Rapids, KS to Artesia, NM
- Freight Details
- Liquids/Gases
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Exceptional Customer Support”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 9/10
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Knowledgeable
The carrier I chose stood out due to their exceptional customer support. They were available 24/7 to address any concerns or queries, and their prompt responses reassured me throughout the entire delivery process. A reliable and trustworthy carrier indeed.
- Lanes
- Houston, TX to Lenexa, KS
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.6
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 5
- On Time Pickup
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- Strong Driver Communication
- 4
- Easy to Work With
- 4
- Knowledgeable
- 4
- Friendly
- 3
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
- Good Delivery Condition
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
