ZARATE FOODS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 14.3% vs 6.7% national (+7.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ZARATE FOODS INC (USDOT 2606068) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ADELA SANTIAGO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 14.3% vs 6.7% national (+7.6 pts). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2606068/ As of: Apr 5, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 51 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10% | 16.67% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ZARATE FOODS INC is a motor carrier based in MODESTO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2606068. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 14 drivers, with 51 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ZARATE FOODS INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 14 drivers, based in Modesto, CA. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 114% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (30 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 14 drivers; International, Utility, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 30 | 8 | 26.7% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 42 | |
| Utility | 23 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.44 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.60 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 4.14 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88238749 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88044051 | Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 88044015 | Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88043933 | Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87991249 | May 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87900099 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.201A-FRMC, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 87705301 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 9A-HLLH, 201B-FR | No |
| 87540958 | Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | NIMITZ IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86970618 | Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86821640 | Jan 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | MISSION RD X ANDRADE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86795400 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 3 | MISSION GRADE IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86596101 | Dec 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | MODESTO AREA |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 86544823 | Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 86463724 | Dec 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-32-e/of-6th-ave |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.3A1-BALR, 395.8K2-HOSP | Yes |
| 85921217 | Sep 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85751966 | Sep 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-antelope-w/b |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85686684 | Aug 22, 2025 | CA | 3 | MISSION GRADE IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85661876 | Aug 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | MISSION GRADE IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85323681 | Jul 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-n/b-santa-nella-platform-scale |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85235644 | Jul 14, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-scale |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85076302 | Jun 21, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-scale |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 84940566 | Jun 9, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-i-580-eastbound,-livermore |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84889089 | Jun 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84722324 | May 19, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.11A1-LSML | No |
| 84064477 | Mar 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-e/b-antelope-scales |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.11A1-LRR, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 8 | 1 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CHICO AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EASTBOUND | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EASTBOUND ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LIVERMORE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MISSION RD X ANDRADE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MODESTO AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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