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Freight Carrier/shipper · Union City, CA

DAYLIGHT FOODS INC

Name: DAYLIGHT FOODS INC
Address: 30200 WHIPPLE RD, UNION CITY, CA, 94587, US
Telephone: (510) 931-4207

30200 WHIPPLE RD · Union City, CA 94587

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #828799
USDOT #1303238 USDOT Active

60
Power Units
63
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

DAYLIGHT FOODS INC is a Union City, CA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 60 truck(s) in their fleet and 63 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-828799 and their USDOT number is 1303238.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/05/2025 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/05/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,340,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Household Goods
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 (178). Home base: Union City, California.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.52 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.42 68 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.48 7

Inspection Summary

178
Total
99
Clean
79
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 17

395.13D2-OOSOOOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after being placed out-of-service and before preparing a record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL6× OOS×6 SW 8
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
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×2 SW 6
395.8A-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×6 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× 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
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.3× OOS×2 SW 3
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative11× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing7× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× 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
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

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 carrier1× SW 3
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DAYLIGHT FOODS INC
30200 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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