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Freight Carrier · 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: Property

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MC #828799
USDOT #1303238 USDOT Active

60
Power Units
63
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DAYLIGHT FOODS INC is a Union City, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

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

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Fresh Produce
Meat
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 (161). Home base: Union City, California.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.56 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.64 63 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.32 5

Inspection Summary

161
Total
90
Clean
71
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 53 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 CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 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
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×1 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.4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 33

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 - inoperative4× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× 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
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing5× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× 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

DAYLIGHT FOODS INC
30200 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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