CSA
SearchMapNewCarriersInsightsCalculator
DataQsBeta2
Guides7
Driver CoachingAPI
LoginRegisterTry FleetTrained
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 307391· MC150917· CARRIER· EIN 95-2567838
⬇ PDF report

FOOD EXPRESS INC

41240 11TH ST W STE B, PALMDALE, CA, 93551(626) 574-9094kkeeney@foodexp.comKEVIN D KEENEY
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Vehicle OOS
16.7%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
5%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
11
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
11 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC150917

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 10/01/2015
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT· policy 9C578661
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 05/01/2009
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.· policy MXI93006746
Authority history (5) ▾
09/04/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2015)
06/20/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
04/20/1984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
09/09/1982MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ TRANSFERRED (09/26/1983)
02/09/1981MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ TRANSFERRED (09/26/1983)
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (32) ▾
  1. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2015 → 10/01/2015
  2. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2014 → 10/01/2015
  3. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2013 → 10/01/2014
  4. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2012 → 10/01/2013
  5. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2011 → 10/01/2012
  6. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2010 → 10/01/2011
  7. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/01/2010
  8. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2008 → 10/01/2009
  9. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/01/2008 → 05/01/2009
  10. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2007 → 10/01/2008
  11. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/01/2006 → 05/01/2008
  12. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2006 → 10/01/2007
  13. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2005 → 10/01/2006
  14. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/01/2002 → 05/01/2006
  15. CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/16/2004 → 07/01/2005

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle48 inspections · 16.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver80 inspections · 5% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

81 inspections · 32 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

81
Inspections
32
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • CA15
  • NV7
  • WA4
  • OR3
  • US1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA

Medium impact

7 of 32 violations in the last 12 months (22%) came from inspections in Riverside County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 1% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations (24 mo)
Speeding5 viol68%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 45%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 23%
Following / lane / reckless6 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 20%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 11%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 1 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing12 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device9 viol76%
  • 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 t3× · 46%
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× · 13%
  • 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 pr2× · 9%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol15%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 15%
False log / RODS2 viol9%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a2× · 9%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 20 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 12% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Drugs / alcohol1 OOS1 viol100%
  • 390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× · 100%
What to do
  • Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 6 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 33% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing37 violations · 8 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps5 OOS17 viol53%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× · 16%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 12%
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
Brakes1 OOS10 viol20%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× · 11%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 2%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 2%
Tires2 OOS2 viol12%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 12%
Other4 viol6%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× · 4%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× · 2%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
11
Inspections
19
Violations
1
Out-of-service
3
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 42%Other 21%Unsafe Driving 16%Hours-of-Service Compliance 16%Driver Fitness 5%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations · 42% of recent
  • 393.78A-WS×2Washers - Inoperative washing system.
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
Do this
  • Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
  • Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
2Other
4 violations · 21% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLDL×2State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation
  • 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
  • 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
3Unsafe Driving
3 violations · 16% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.78A-WS×2392.2-SLLDL×2
🎓
Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
FleetTrained (my companion project) makes branded, multilingual training videos for these exact violations — your driver watches and gets a completion certificate for the file.

Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

133
Inspections
140
Violations
28
Out-of-service
420
CSA points
162
Crashes
9
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

86 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

35 truck 35 trailer 11 incomplete vehicle 5 other
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X9RD677417· ZP32260 CA
2001 BEALL Beallseen 3×
1BN2T43231T020613· 21499AK CA
2019 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X5KD607110· Z026836 UT
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYDK9X5RJ319229· YP98328 CA
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDK8X7PJ225531· YP66087 CA
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1NKYC38X8PJ231387· 9G84793 CA
2028 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTSP5344W9W83739· 4AP5353 CA
2018 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYAK8X1JJ224195· XP24028 CA
2017 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTSN4721H7W96536· 0818ZS WA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X8PD856846· A065152 UT
1999 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTSP4421X9W84534· 4BC7708 CA
2025 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1NKYDB8X9SJ172916· ZP58734 CA
2000 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5JLSP4225Y5W05714· 8325TI WA
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYPP9X3RJ333344· RP10427 WA
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDK8X9PJ225532· YP66090 CA
1997 BEALL Beallseen 2×
1BN2T4327VT971080· 18378AH WA
2011 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMB14328B2037570· 4WT5315 CA
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X7RD677416· ZP32259 CA
2015 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMB15344F2045615· 0708ZJ WA
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBD49X3RD673289· ZP32660 CA
2023 WEST-MARK
1W9TE4022PA488060· 4VE3876 CA
2011 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailer
1PMB14325B2037574· 4LM3136 CA
2021 KENWORTH T680
1XKYPP0X0MJ451275· 87437RP WA
2005 MQ POWER MQ Power (Multiquip)
5SLSP432X55W35057· 5662RZ WA
2021 KENWORTH T680
1XKYPP0X7MJ451273· 87439RP WA
2013 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailer
1PMB14527D2041335· 4MZ4330 CA
2024 KENWORTH T680
1XKYPP9XXRJ336502· RP10466 WA
BOYD
1B9291424D0008040· 8186TI WA
2023 KENWORTH T680
1XKYCK8X2PJ256060· YP86886 CA
2021 PETERBILT 579
1XPBD49XXMD759899· A041516 UT

+ 56 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

11

Tow-away

10

Injury

4

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
267
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
212
212 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
8.8M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi212 drivers
Company officer
KEVIN D KEENEY
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
1962091
Registered since
1987-12-29
Last MCS-150 update
2026-05-01
Census status
Active

Fleet: 267 trucks · 267 owned tractors · 489 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

7
Connected carriers
7
Fleet-transfer links
4
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
SUSAN'S TRANSPORTS INC
USDOT 466494Active· CALEXICO, CA
Strong
Shared VIN · 4
5HTSP4421X9W845341B9291429G0008079SJLSP4222X5W051355JLSP4225Y5W05714
Medium· 1
HIPPO TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3489275Active· DENVER, CO
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1HLS1N7B0S5W017831PMB14324B2037016

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

37 events
  1. 05/01/2026MCS-150 update filed

    8.8M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/01/2015Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C578661

  3. 10/01/2015Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578661

  4. 10/01/2015Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy HE-840-9C578661-TCT-14

  5. 09/04/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2015)

  6. 10/01/2014Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C578661TCT13

  7. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00169

  8. 10/01/2012Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00133

  9. 10/01/2011Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00106

  10. 10/01/2010Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00075

  11. 10/01/2009Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00050

  12. 05/01/2009Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI93006746

  13. 05/01/2009Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI98131098

  14. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00030

  15. 05/01/2008Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI98107361

  16. 10/01/2007Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00009

  17. 10/01/2006Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00001

  18. 05/01/2006Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI 98107361

  19. 07/01/2005Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-CN-100192

  20. 01/24/2005Insurance cancelled — ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-PK-005013

  21. 12/16/2004Insurance replaced — ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-PK-005013

  22. 05/24/2002Insurance cancelled — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy GJL201426

  23. 05/01/2002Insurance replaced — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy GJL201426

  24. 05/01/2002Insurance replaced — ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.

    CARGO · policy SCI-PK-005013

  25. 05/10/2001Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NKC1176094

  26. 05/01/2001Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NKC1176094

  27. 05/01/1999Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy ST 300138

  28. 01/15/1998Insurance cancelled — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy ST 258049

  29. 11/01/1997Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy ST 258049

  30. 11/01/1996Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ST 257960

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

🚛

Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
★

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
1989-08-23
Last review
2018-05-10
📄

MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-05-01
Reported mileage
8,806,006 mi (2025)
⚡

Got a violation you want to contest?

Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.

Open the Drafter →
ⓘ
Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 15, 2026, 2:04 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.