GARDEN FOODS INC is a motor carrier based in DEARBORN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1196373. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 34 power units and 19 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
GARDEN FOODS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 19 drivers, based in Dearborn, MI. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 41.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 140% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (11) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
41.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Freightliner, Hino, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,682 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 8 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86767540 | Jan 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-e-i-94-@-n-parma-rd |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 85286814 | Jul 21, 2025 | MI | 5 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85286813 | Jul 21, 2025 | MI | 5 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85020316 | Jun 20, 2025 | MI | 1 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 84786967 | May 23, 2025 | MI | 3 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 84717100 | May 16, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 83936535 | Feb 19, 2025 | OH | 2 | NORTH OLMSTED OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.23-LEU, 387.301A, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 83450397 | Dec 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 82119756 | Jul 9, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 393.78 | Yes |
| 81605318 | May 13, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b-i94-near-kalmbach-rd. |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81433928 | Apr 23, 2024 | MI | 3 | EB-I-94 @ TELEGRAPH RD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81421842 | Apr 22, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.82(a)(1), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 79398409 | Aug 13, 2023 | MI | 1 | mi-nb-i-75-@-mm-21 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
13 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79384539 | Aug 9, 2023 | MI | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.91(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79306618 | Aug 1, 2023 | MI | 3 | WB I-94 @ BELLEVILLE RD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2 | No |
| 79256961 | Jul 26, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-wb-i-94-@-belleville |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 78664822 | May 17, 2023 | MI | 1 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003633668 | Sep 29, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MI0002665649 | Aug 22, 2022 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| MI0002088306 | Sep 5, 2020 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MI0007014473 | May 5, 2008 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB I-94 AT REST AREA | MI | 3 | 3 |
| EB-I-94 @ TELEGRAPH RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WB I-94 @ BELLEVILLE RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH OLMSTED OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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