ZARATE BROTHERS FOOD INC

USDOT 2915816 • 4037 MORGAN ROAD, CERES, CA, 95307

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,915,816
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Phone
2096061414
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Physical Address
4037 MORGAN ROAD, CERES, CA, 95307
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
2%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
32%
Vehicle Maintenance
3%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
29
Violations
66
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.7%
Driver OOS %
10.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state29 inspections

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 29 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8D10-HOSF395.8D10-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.28vs nat'l 1.80
+0.48 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687412072ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 29, 202686917675I 80 W/B ANTELOPE SCALESCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 391.11B2-QYes
Jan 28, 202686917914MONTEREY AREACALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2-SLLSR, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 392.2-SLLYes
Jan 19, 202686848429I-680 NB @ ANDRADE RDCALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Dec 26, 202586719364CORDELIA IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 7, 202586286648CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 4, 202586247347I-80 AT GREENBACKCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 396.9D2-FTFNo
Oct 27, 202586210365CORDELIA IFCALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11A1-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 6, 2025859841953950 E/B INTERSTATE 80CALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 3, 202585974088WB LIVERMORE SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Aug 25, 202585600263US-101 SB MARIN SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11A1-LIL, 392.2-SLLDLNo
Jul 10, 202585213912E/B CORDELIA CVEFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LILYes
Apr 30, 202584559071SANTA MARIACALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLSR, 395.8D10-HOSF, 392.2-SLLNo
Apr 14, 202584432912I-580 W/B LIVERMORE SCALESCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LCLNo
Mar 20, 202584210654NIMITZ IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.207A-SAPPCBLMNo
Dec 26, 202483490697CORDELIA IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 20, 202483230200CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Nov 20, 202483229314CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Sep 23, 202482750356CORDELIA IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 18, 202482720824GILROY IFCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 18, 202482708747US-101 N/B S/OF SAN MARTIN AVECALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2, 393.75(a)(3), 393.205(c)Yes
Sep 13, 202482675688ANTELOPE E/BCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95(a), 392.2No
Sep 2, 202482565787STOCKTON AREACALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21T(a), 390.21T(b)No
Aug 8, 202482347653CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 18, 202482183082CORDELIA IFCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Oct 17, 202379961087UNINC YUBACALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 4, 202379347715CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2Yes
Aug 2, 202379311153S/ OF AVENUE 21 1/2CALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 393.207(a)Yes
Jun 20, 202378963400EASTBOUNDCALevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

25 total · 28.0% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 25, 2024CATOW00UNINCORPORATED37.088631/-121.114824...JD3691ZARATE BROTHERS FOOD INC
May 26, 2024CATOW00UNINCORPORATED37.611662/-120.979711...HL0048ZARATE BROTHERS FOOD INC

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 25, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 26, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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