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DAYLIGHT FOODS INC

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 Aug 21, 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 California — 176 inspections (past 24 months) California — 176 inspections (past 24 months) California — 176 inspections (past 24 months) California — 176 inspections (past 24 months) California — 176 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (176). Home base: Union City, California.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Aug 31, 2026

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 0.12 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.62 70 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.37 6

Inspection Summary

  • 176
    Total
  • 96
    Clean
  • 80
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 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 CDL5× OOS×5 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
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 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
  • 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 34

  • 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
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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 wear4× 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
  • 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
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× 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) inoperative8× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing6× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× 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 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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