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Freight Carrier · Brea, CA

THE VONS COMPANIES INC

200 PUENTE · Brea, CA 92821-3824

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #685638
USDOT #212605 USDOT Active

319
Power Units
482
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

THE VONS COMPANIES INC is a Brea, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 319 truck(s) in their fleet and 482 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-685638 and their USDOT number is 212605.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/10/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/10/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 18,299,857 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (413). Home base: Brea, California.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
14
Tow
17
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.15 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 6 Vehicle Maintenance 1.2 61 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

413
Total
343
Clean
70
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 18

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.7× OOS×6 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured14× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19938× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

THE VONS COMPANIES INC
200 PUENTE
BREA, CA 92821-3824

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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