LUSAMERICA FOODS INC
USDOT 1387837 • 16480 RAILROAD AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA, 95037
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-685248 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP122232A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | 24CC200806 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2008 | Jun 11, 2022 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP122232A | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-498M0843-TIL-11 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 24CC201458 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Jun 11, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC200806 | CARGO | Jun 11, 2022 | Jun 11, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP122232A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP122232A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-498M0843-TIL-11 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC201458 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2011 | Jun 11, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-685248 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC685248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2021 |
| MC685248 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC685248 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2009 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2011 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 174 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from latest 100 of 174 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFAM | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-HOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (174 inspections)
Showing 50 of 174
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.599697/-121.441181 | ...648357 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Sep 28, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN JOSE | 37.321025/-121.899995 | ...493272 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.846656/-122.026518 | ...641484 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Nov 10, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FREMONT | RT 680/1584ft N of S MISSION BL | ...493277 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5 / 0.6 MILES SOUTH of TEHAMA AVE | ...GB9511 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELLENSBURG | I-90*117.80 | ...262848 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Mar 30, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT152/.3 MI E OF FALLOWFIELD LN | ...004135 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Dec 30, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Ritzville | I-90*231.00 | ...493274 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Jan 28, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT101/.8mi S of BAILEY AV | ...493279 | LUSAMERICA FOODS INC |
| Jun 19, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events