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FOOD EXPRESS INC

Palmdale, CA

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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 307391 · MC 150917
Satisfactory Active 41 yrs, 3 mo
267
Power Units
212
Drivers
135
Inspections
17%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-150917 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Safety
Satisfactory
14.8% OOS · 135 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 3 mo
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
  • 135 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC150917
Contract Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9C578661
On File
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy MXI93006746
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
307391
MC Number
MC-150917
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 29, 1987
Authority Granted
June 20, 1985
Annual Mileage
8,806,006 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
41240 11th St W Ste B, Palmdale, CA 93551
Owner / Officer
Kevin D Keeney
Officer 2
Lindsay Derryberry

Cargo Types

General FreightLiquids/GasesIntermodalDry BulkChemicals

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
135
Driver Inspections
100
Vehicle Inspections
91
Out-of-Service Violations
28

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance77
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service16

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate3.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.8% of 81 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 45th 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
22 insp · 3 OOS
2025
47 insp · 9 OOS
2024
43 insp · 6 OOS

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 20 of 48 inspections
Unsafe Driving 10 of 80 inspections
Hours of Service 8 of 80 inspections
Driver Fitness 3 of 80 inspections
Controlled Substances 1 of 80 inspections

Crash History (11)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
11
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
10
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
July 30, 2026 AZ — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
July 22, 2026 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
June 1, 2026 CA — — Yes Other · Dusk · Dry
April 26, 2026 CA — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry
November 11, 2025 CA — 1 — No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet
August 20, 2025 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
May 8, 2025 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
January 27, 2025 WA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
November 11, 2024 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
October 9, 2024 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
Showing the 10 most recent of 11 crashes

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA61
NV14
WA12
UT9
OR5
AZ1
and 1 more state

Fleet & Equipment (142)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~69
of 267 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~73
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
67
Tank
49
Semi-trailer
17
Dry Van
2
Not Applicable
2
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2001 Beall Tank · 43 ft 1BN2T43231T020613 3 1
1997 Beall Tank · 43 ft 1BN2T4327VT971080 3 1
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X2HJ163742 3 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK8X9PJ225532 3 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK9X3RJ319231 3 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK9X5RJ319229 3 —
2019 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X5KD607110 3 1
2024 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X9RD677417 3 2
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9XXPD892769 3 —
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYA38X6LJ377867 2 —
Show all 142 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYC38X1PJ231389 2 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYC38X8PJ231387 2 1
2025 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYDB8X9SJ172916 2 —
2011 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14328B2037570 2 —
2015 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 53 ft 1PMB15344F2045615 2 —
2016 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMS1432XG1047708 2 —
Wmark Semi-trailer 1W9TE4022PA488057 2 —
2018 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X1JJ224195 2 1
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X6HJ163730 2 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK8X7PJ225531 2 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK8X9PJ225529 2 —
2021 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP0X0MJ451275 2 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9X3RJ333344 2 1
2018 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9X6JJ195500 2 —
2023 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X8PD856846 2 —
2024 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X7RD677416 2 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9X0PD888181 2 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9X8PD892771 2 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9XXPD892111 2 —
2017 Heil Trailer International Tank · 47 ft 5HTSN4721H7W96536 2 —
2028 Heil Trailer International Tank · 53 ft 5HTSP5344W9W83739 2 1
2000 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5JLSP4225Y5W05714 2 1
Boyd Semi-trailer 1B9291420J0008055 1 —
Boyd Semi-trailer 1B9291424D0008040 1 1
Boyd Semi-trailer 1B9291429G0008079 1 —
Boyd Semi-trailer 1B929142GG0008081 1 1
1997 Beall Tank · 43 ft 1BN2T4322VT020009 1 1
Heil Co. Semi-trailer 1HLS1N7B0S5W01783 1 —
Jlm Indust — 1HLS1N7F3S5W02073 1 —
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYA38X6KJ284023 1 —
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYA38X7KJ250852 1 —
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYA38X9KJ250853 1 —
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYA38X9LJ377863 1 —
2018 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYA39X9JJ196175 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYC38X1PJ231392 1 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYC38X7PJ231378 1 —
2021 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYC38X8MJ430726 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1NKYC38X9PJ231382 1 1
2014 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14322E2044325 1 —
2011 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14324B2037016 1 —
2013 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14324D2041327 1 —
2014 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14324E2044326 1 —
2011 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14325B2037574 1 1
2011 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14325B2038367 1 —
2011 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMB14327B2037575 1 —
2013 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 45 ft 1PMB14521D2041332 1 —
2013 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 45 ft 1PMB14527D2041335 1 —
Polar Mfg. Semi-trailer 1PMB1534XE2045618 1 1
2024 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMKR4324R1124438 1 —
Pola Semi-trailer 1PMKRY322R1124437 1 —
2019 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMKS4324K1051498 1 —
2019 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 1PMKS4329K1051495 1 —
2023 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 53 ft 1PMKS5346P1121078 1 —
Pola Semi-trailer 1PMS14222K1050564 1 —
Pola — 1PMS14229K1050562 1 —
1990 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 46 ft 1PMS34623L1010337 1 —
1999 Ste Tank · 42 ft 1S9T04225X0017011 1 —
West Semi-trailer 1W9TE4021PA488065 1 —
Wmark Semi-trailer 1W9TE4022PA488060 1 1
West Mark Semi-trailer 1W9TE4024PA488058 1 —
West — 1W9TE4024PA488061 1 —
Wmark — 1W9TE4028PA488063 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X0HJ163738 1 —
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X2KJ295973 1 —
2018 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X4JJ224191 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XKYAK8X5HJ163752 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X6HJ163727 1 —
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X7KJ295970 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8X9HJ163737 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8XXHJ163729 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYAK8XXHJ163746 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYCK8X2PJ256060 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYCK8X6PJ225524 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYCK8X8PJ226545 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYCK8X8PJ256063 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK8X5PJ225527 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK8X5PJ225530 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDK9X3RJ319228 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYP4EX5RJ267075 1 —
2021 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP0X7MJ451273 1 —
2021 Kenworth T680 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XKYPP0X9MJ451274 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP0XXRJ320121 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9X5RJ333345 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9X5RJ336505 1 —
2018 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9X7JJ208223 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9X9RJ333347 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYPP9XXRJ336502 1 1
2021 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X0MD759894 1 —
2024 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X3RD673289 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X6MD759897 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X8MD759898 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXMD759899 1 —
2019 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X7KD607108 1 —
2018 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBPP9X6JD473231 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X3SD677418 1 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9X2PD888182 1 1
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9X6PD892770 1 —
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXDP9X8PD892768 1 —
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 2LT1C2L25SR000750 1 —
Unknown Semi-trailer 2TLSL43279B003238 1 —
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR8NSMZ2932 1 —
2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 48 ft 3H3V482K7SS452209 1 —
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K5NJ145048 1 —
2025 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 3H6KS4320S3166263 1 —
2025 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 43 ft 3H6KS432XS3166268 1 —
Pola Semi-trailer 3H6S4324S3166265 1 —
1997 Heil Trailer International Tank · 45 ft 5HTSN4522V7W04980 1 1
1997 Heil Trailer International Tank · 45 ft 5HTSN4524V7W04981 1 —
2017 Heil Trailer International Tank · 47 ft 5HTSN4723H7W96537 1 —
2017 Heil Trailer International Tank · 47 ft 5HTSN4728H7W96534 1 —
2004 Heil Trailer International Tank · 41 ft 5HTSP412349W85703 1 —
2028 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSP4225W9W84134 1 —
2007 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSP422775W86363 1 —
2001 Heil Trailer International Tank · 43 ft 5HTSP432219W85295 1 —
2001 Heil Trailer International Tank · 43 ft 5HTSP432X19W85285 1 —
1999 Heil Trailer International Tank · 44 ft 5HTSP4421X9W84534 1 —
2027 Heil Trailer International Tank · 44 ft 5HTSP4423V9W83348 1 —
1999 Heil Trailer International Tank · 44 ft 5HTSP4423X9W84535 1 —
2028 Heil Trailer International Tank · 44 ft 5HTSP4427W9W83676 1 1
2027 Heil Trailer International Tank · 45 ft 5HTSP4522V9V83191 1 —
2027 Heil Trailer International Tank · 45 ft 5HTSP4524V9V83189 1 1
2027 Heil Trailer International Tank · 45 ft 5HTSP4524V9V83192 1 —
2027 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5JLSP4223V5W03245 1 —
1999 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5JLSP4223X5W05032 1 —
Heil Semi-trailer 5JLSP4320E5W4104 1 —
2014 Heil Trailer International Tank · 43 ft 5JLSP4322E5W41015 1 —
2012 Heil Trailer International Tank · 43 ft 5JLSP4324C5W38792 1 —
2005 Heil Trailer International Tank · 43 ft 5JLSP432955W35051 1 —
2014 Heil Trailer International Tank · 43 ft 5JLSP432XE5W41019 1 —
2009 Heil Trailer International Tank · 44 ft 5JLSP442X95W37833 1 —
Heil Co. Semi-trailer 5SLSP432X55W35057 1 —
Trlr Full Trailer SJLSP4222X5W05135 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 (135)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 14, 2026 UFEP005649 CA, CA III 2 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PTRB
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
1XPBD49X2MD759900
1E1H5Y288LR068457
UT A041514
IN P742829
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
September 14, 2026 I5Z3043394 KNOXVILLE TN I — — CALIFORNIA NATURAL COLOR
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
UNPUBLISHE
1XPXDP9X8PD892110
1W9TE4020PA488056
CA YP86761
CA 4VF4870
August 29, 2026 UFU1002695 CA, CA II 3 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KW
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
1NKYC38X5NJ468626
5HTSP4421X9W84534
CA 9G42727
CA 4WT5487
392.2-SLLDL State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation
393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 Reflective Sheeting
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
August 27, 2026 UDSV003708 CA, CA I 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
1XKYAK8X5HJ163752
5HTSP4423V9W83348
CA WP93721
CA 4BC7780
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
August 25, 2026 9390019902 NV, NV I — — WILMAR FOODS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
POLA
1XPXD49X7RD677416
1PMKRY322R1124437
CA ZP32259
WA 88892J
August 8, 2026 0763002906 QUINCY WA II 1 — —
Truck Tractor
KENWORTH
1XKYPP0X9MJ451274
WA 87440RP
392.2-SLLEQP State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
July 24, 2026 AW39010355 CASCADE LOCKS OR I — — NONE
Truck Tractor
KENWORTH
1XKYPP9X6JJ195500
WA 66097RP
July 21, 2026 UFCF000931 CA, CA I 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
WMARK
1XPXDP9X8PD892771
1W9TE4022PA488057
CA YP86766
CA 4VF4897
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
July 20, 2026 UEFO001436 CA, CA II 2 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
BOYD
1XKYAK8XXHJ163729
1B9291420J0008055
CA 9H34962
CA 4WT5309
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
July 7, 2026 NC3S012153 CA, CA I 3 1 —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
BEALL
1XKYDK8X7PJ225531
1BN2T43231T020613
CA YP66087
WA 21499AK
383.23A2-LCDLN OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 Reflective Sheeting

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
ARDENT MILLS 9 September 22, 2025
MILLER MILLING 8 June 18, 2026
GRAIN CRAFT 5 November 12, 2025
GREAT WESTERN MALT 2 June 22, 2026
PANHANDLE MILLING 2 May 3, 2025
ADM 2 January 15, 2025
FLEISHMANNS 2 August 20, 2024
CALIFORNIA NATURAL COLOR 1 September 14, 2026
WILMAR FOODS 1 August 25, 2026
ADM CHENEY 1 February 4, 2026
AEDENT MILLS 1 January 5, 2026
FFLEISCHNABBS 1 September 5, 2025

13 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
September 15, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
June 20, 1985GRANTEDContract Carrier
April 20, 1984GRANTEDContract Carrier
September 26, 1983GRANTEDContract Carrier
September 26, 1983GRANTEDContract Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
October 1, 2015BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
May 1, 2009CargoOn file

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