HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/306891-golden-state-food-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GOLDEN STATE FOOD LLC
Doing business as GOLDEN STATE FOODS-OR-QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.9% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (949) 247-8000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC181461.
- 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) | MC181461 | — | Everest Global Policy RM1CA00033251 · BMC-91 | $75,000 | Feb 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC181461 | — | Everest Global Policy RM1CA00033251 · BMC-91 | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2025 | 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
9 of 22 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 36 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | HI | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | ID | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | HI | 1 | 4 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | HI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | HI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | HI | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | HI | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 5, 2026 | HI | 3 | 0 | 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 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 48 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 | 24 | 9 | 92.3% | 71.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 7.7% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126BCIM | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel - No visible fill warning marking Fuel Systems · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39367C11F | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Georgetown, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Waipahu, HI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 306891 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC181461 |
| Legal name | GOLDEN STATE FOOD LLC |
| DBA name | GOLDEN STATE FOODS-OR-QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 44 |
| Annual mileage | 580,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 5, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 22, 1987 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper 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 GOLDEN STATE FOOD LLC
What does GOLDEN STATE FOOD LLC's operating authority allow?
MC181461: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about GOLDEN STATE FOOD LLC 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 GOLDEN STATE FOOD LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 306891. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (949) 247-8000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC181461, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (949) 247-8000
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC Carrier |
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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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