UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC
USDOT 179522 • DBA: UNFI • 7909 S UNION RIDGE PKWY, RIDGEFIELD, WA, 98642
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-240321 | REVOKED | Jan 15, 2004 | Sep 2, 2008 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H11365772 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | CKO9400751 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1992 | Jul 26, 1995 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H10770403 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H10771419 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25554681 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25312041 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25293575 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25277016 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25159172 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH09062580 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH09062580 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH09062580 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H09044917 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08859395 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08827850 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08721063 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07963385 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2012 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP8376997 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2008 | Jul 31, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP8376997 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2008 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8376997 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 2, 2005 | Sep 2, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8376997 | REPLACED | May 31, 2005 | Nov 2, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8376997 | NAME CHANGED | May 31, 2005 | Nov 21, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8376997 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 31, 2004 | May 26, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 8376997 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2003 | Jul 31, 2004 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1527 02 100174 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Nov 14, 2003 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PXA 80156667 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1996 | Mar 14, 1997 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PXA 801 5666 7 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CK09400971 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1995 | Jan 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H11365772 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10770403 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10771419 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25554681 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25312041 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25293575 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25277016 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25159172 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH09062580 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH09062580 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH09062580 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H09044917 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08859395 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08827850 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08721063 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07963385 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP8376997 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8376997 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP8376997 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2008 | Jul 31, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8376997 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2005 | Nov 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8376997 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2005 | Nov 2, 2005 |
| TRANSFER | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8376997 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8376997 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 1527 02 100174 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2003 | Nov 14, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | PXA 80156667 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 1997 | Mar 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CK09400971 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | PXA 801 5666 7 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CKO9400751 | BIPD | Jul 26, 1995 | Jul 26, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-240321 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-240321 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC240321 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 7, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC240321 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC240321 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2005 |
| MC240321 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 2005 | REVOKED | Sep 2, 2008 |
| MC240321 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 23, 2004 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | May 26, 2005 |
| MC240321 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 1997 |
| MC240321 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC240321 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 1992 | REVOKED | Jan 12, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 139 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from latest 100 of 139 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (139 inspections)
Showing 50 of 139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-75 | ...156304 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | QUINCY | ROAD 5 NW BLK 19800 | ...738045 | UNFI |
| May 27, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUSTIN | 1900 MOPAC | ...461268 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| May 13, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.3443 -114.9833 | ...713850 | UNFI |
| Mar 9, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1.17 E HEPPNER JCT | I-84 .59 E HWY 74 ON RAMP | ...130043 | UNFI |
| Jan 3, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.0189 -114.6556 | ...797986 | UNFI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VANCOUVER | I-205*027.00 | ...076613 | UNFI |
| Feb 21, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NORTHBOUND I-495 | ...209367 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | — | UNFI |
| Nov 20, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HURON (COUNTY) | MAIN ST | ...125047 | UNFI |
| Sep 10, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASCO | SR-395*032.30 | ...657235 | UNFI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | 85 SB MM 23 | ...063089 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | E MISSISSIPPI AVE AT S HAVANA ST | ...983245 | UNFI |
| Jan 19, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEANECK TWP | BERGEN COUNTY 60 | ...708017 | UNFI |
| Dec 1, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.8863 -113.5801 | ...351416 | UNFI |
| Nov 4, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALISBURY | 85 | ...073655 | UNFI |
| Sep 18, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | PAINTERS MILL RD | ...184464 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICOPEE | RTE 90 E MM 51.6 | ...HL7884 | UNFI |
| May 20, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT101/2946ft N of RT166 | ...409407 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| May 3, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHWAUBENON | JOANNES AVE | ...572231 | UNFI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SACRAMENTO | RT 5 SB/.3mi N of POCKET RD | ...769054 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| Apr 11, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDY | HWY 26 .02 W SE LANGENSAND RD | ...160001 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| Apr 2, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMA | I-5*032.20 | ...076613 | UNFI |
| Mar 25, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...533463 | UNITED NATURAL FOODS WEST INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7134 -111.0653 | ...212312 | UNFI |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events