GOLD STAR FOODS INC
USDOT 1747691 • 3781 E AIRPORT DRIVE, ONTARIO, CA, 91761
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-915931 | REVOKED | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000639298191 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 0F486607 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2016 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 0F486607 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2015 | Dec 22, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000639298191 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 0F486607 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 0F486607 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 22, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-915931 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC915931 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 20, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC915931 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 3, 2017 |
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
12 states • 438 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 438 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (438 inspections)
Showing 50 of 438
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | MARKS AVE | ...342423 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Aug 1, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLEASANT HILL | I-680 S/B | ...472068 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LINDALE | INTERSTATE 20 WEST | ...748676 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Mar 25, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.255153 / -122.064963 | ...317726 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Portage Twp | ROUTE 0155 N | ...150017 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HUDSON OAKS | W 413 INTERSTATE 20 | ...748671 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST SACRAMENTO | 38.594696/-121.550151 | ...445006 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Jun 16, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.054000/-118.188055 | ...638366 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANTECA | 37.811740 / -121.252980 | ...391788 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Nov 6, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMONA | 34.081759/-117.710313 | ...686149 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Sep 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEMEAD | 34.072397/-118.076336 | ...638355 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND CITY | ARTHUR ASH BLVD | ...317728 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Mar 23, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTARIO | RT10/40FT E OF MOUNTAIN AV | ...638344 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Dec 1, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHMOND | SB I 95 | ...317728 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Oct 2, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARSON | N MAIN ST / MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR ST | ...638336 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Sep 7, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5/.5mi S of CALGROVE BL | ...744198 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FULLERTON | RT91/590 FT E OF MAGNOLIA AV | ...324211 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Apr 13, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99/378ft S of AVENUE 328 | ...JB4104 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Feb 28, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUNTINGTON PARK | GAGE AV/PACIFIC BL | ...638349 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAIRFIELD | RT80/1160ft E of TRAVIS BL | ...472068 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Oct 3, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 99 SB/.5mi S of AUSTIN RD | ...JB4106 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Jun 9, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | FIRST ST/90ft W I ST | ...182103 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | RT60 EB/150ft E RT5 | ...700657 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events