HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/212605-the-vons-companies-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
THE VONS COMPANIES INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 6 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (208) 395-4660, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC685638.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC685638 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 0083626-01 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 30, 2016 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
23 of 315 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 399 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 408 99.8%
- US 1 0.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 239
234 tractors · 5 straight trucks
Volvo 238Freightliner 1
319 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 298
297 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
CIMC 168Utility 77Wabash 29Hyundai Translead 11
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
VONS 15Albertsons 14Grimmway Farms 6Rdc Bakersfield 3Grimmway Produce Group 3Albertson 2Albersons 2Albertons 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,614 vehicle and 510,215 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
94 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 134 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 22 | 86.2% | 71.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 7.4% | 8.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 6.4% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 15 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 8 | 7 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSURR | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Dana Point, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Carlsbad, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Chula Vista, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Pomona, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Diamond Bar, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Wildomar, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Rialto, CA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 212605 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC685638 |
| Legal name | THE VONS COMPANIES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 319 |
| Drivers | 482 |
| Annual mileage | 18,299,857 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 24, 1989) |
| USDOT number added | May 18, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @albertsons.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 319 | 0 |
| Trailers | 712 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherGrocery Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about THE VONS COMPANIES INC
What does THE VONS COMPANIES INC's operating authority allow?
MC685638: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THE VONS COMPANIES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking THE VONS COMPANIES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 212605. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (208) 395-4660, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC685638, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (208) 395-4660
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
6 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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