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LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC
Sanger, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 284767 · MC 186654
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-186654 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Crestbrook Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.8% OOS · 109 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 109 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC186654
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP121698A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
284767
MC Number
MC-186654
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 5, 1987
Authority Granted
April 29, 1986
Annual Mileage
2,137,520 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
250 S Academy, Sanger, CA 93657
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Albert Petersen, President
Officer 2
Mark Petersen Vp
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
109
Driver Inspections
54
Vehicle Inspections
66
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.8% of 59 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | OK | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA47
NM8
NY6
WA5
OR4
TX4
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
29
Tractor
24
Flatbed
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN623831 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S2489302 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN261326 | 9 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN656586 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538S2489304 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN623833 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2137305 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSND1690 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN653263 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R3990225 | 4 | — |
Show all 58 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P2911124 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P2911125 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7PN623830 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N2424606 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532S2489301 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J2363902 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535T2646501 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N2424604 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU611860 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L2137303 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSKU4499 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN312949 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FU283410 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2137302 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538P2911126 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN2424605 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XS2489305 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVC7659 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1PN623824 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN653215 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3PN312945 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN656585 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7PN312947 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ7GN960940 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24897A019510 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2137304 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J2363901 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P2911128 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531S2489306 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FU283407 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J2363903 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536S2489303 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU611856 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J2363904 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FU283409 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538HU789101 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBAP8X3FD274213 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBAP8XXFD274211 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5JN899186 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN312946 | 1 | — |
| Volv | Tractor | 4V4NC9EH5RN656558 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9FN909709 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN312948 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2GN960943 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Dragon Esp | Flatbed · 24 ft | 591SF2411HC141294 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Dragon Esp | Flatbed · 24 ft | 591SF2415HC141296 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYFC482XNED32693 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (109)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2026 | UCRG001245 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | WAWONA FROZEN FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH9PN623831 1UYVS2534S2489302 |
CA YP80840 CA 4WM5816 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| August 1, 2026 | 3563Q5XCB2 | NM, NM | II | — | — | LYONS MAGNUS WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1RN653263 1UYVS2532S2489301 |
CA ZP13683 CA 4WM5817 |
| July 28, 2026 | 0933001094 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | — | — | LYONS MAGNUS WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH9PN623831 1UYVS2534S2489302 |
CA YP80840 CA 4WM5816 |
| July 13, 2026 | N91G008067 | CA, CA | I | — | — | UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH2PN623833 1UYVS2535T2646501 |
CA YP80746 CA 4XB7496 |
| July 8, 2026 | UE7Q000922 | CA, CA | III | — | — | LYONS MAGNUS WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1LN261326 1UYVS2534P2911124 |
CA XP67144 CA 4VB5798 |
| May 12, 2026 | 1496002002 | LAREDO TX, US | II | — | — | LA TIENDONA PRODUCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1RN653215 1UYVS253XS2489305 |
CA ZP13678 CA KWM5813 |
| April 17, 2026 | 7001001132 | KINGMAN AZ | III | 1 | — | LYONS MAGNUS WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH5RN656585 1UYVS2531S2489306 |
CA ZP13684 CA 4WM5812 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | UD54000970 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | II | — | — | US FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1LN261326 1UYVS2534P2911124 |
CA XP67144 CA 4VB5798 |
| April 14, 2026 | 3280001537 | BROOKVILLE OH | III | — | — | LYONS MAGNUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1PN623824 1UYVS2533J2363902 |
CA YP80744 CA 4RR6266 |
| April 13, 2026 | AW43720257 | WOODBURN OR | II | 1 | 1 | LYONS MAGNUS WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH2PN623833 1UYVS2535T2646501 |
CA YA80746 CA 4XB7496 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LYONS MAGNUS WEST | 11 | August 1, 2026 |
| AMCOR | 8 | March 2, 2026 |
| LYONS MAGNUS EAST | 5 | April 21, 2025 |
| WAWONA FROZEN FOODS | 4 | August 23, 2026 |
| WAWONA | 4 | November 17, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | 3 | July 13, 2026 |
| US FOODS | 2 | April 15, 2026 |
| LYONS MAGNUS | 2 | April 14, 2026 |
| COLD CHAIN SOLUTION | 2 | September 6, 2025 |
| MCS | 2 | June 18, 2025 |
| LA TIENDONA PRODUCE INC | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| CONGELADOS LA HACIENDA | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 8, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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