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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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GROCERY OUTLET INC
USDOT 700726 · MC1528623 · EIN 94-1513561 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4400 FLORIN PERKINS RD, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95826
(510) 338-4218 · LUKE D. THOMPSON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
65 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
151 / 598
Crashes (24 mo)
5 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BAP 3486444 · eff 03/14/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance480 pts
Unsafe Driving96 pts
Other23 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 210 |
| 396.7A-SIBT | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.3A1-AABRF50 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA120
WA18
PA6
OH2
MD2
NV1
DE1
OR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.76 | 1.79 | ≈23–30% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.87 | 1.85 | ≈21–25% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Solano County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Solano County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 53% · Phone / texting 21% · Seat belt 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 55% (11 OOS) · Brakes 12% (1 OOS) · Other 11% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 17 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 12 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 4 OOS · 90%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75B-TFV, 396.7A-SIBT
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.403).
2. Other1 viol · 10%
390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | LYNNWOOD, WA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/04/2025 | ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ||
| 02/06/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 02/03/2025 | TUKWILA, WA | ✓ | ||
| 10/04/2024 | WEST SACRAMENTO, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
43 truck42 trailer
Company profile
Officer
LUKE D. THOMPSON
Annual mileage
4.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
1997-08-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 44 carriers
Shares identifiers with 44 carriers (41 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 8 VINs | strong |
| TRANSCO LEASING CO INC | 594129 | 4 VINs | strong |
| A & K TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1094779 | 2 VINs | medium |
| A M & S TRANSPORTATION CO | 376457 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CF TRANSPORTATION INC | 3412665 | 2 VINs | medium |
| EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO INC | 38027 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STATES LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 736024 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.5M mi reported (2024)
03/27/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/14/2023 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 3486444
08/07/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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