RENAISSANCE SPECIALTY FOODS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 8.30% vs peer 0.00% Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RENAISSANCE SPECIALTY FOODS INC (USDOT 2968490) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 8.30% vs peer 0.00% • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2968490/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=195783 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.56% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
RENAISSANCE SPECIALTY FOODS INC had 18 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 5.6%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 3.0.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (18 stops).
5.6% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Isuzu and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 195,783 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (18 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Jun 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | 18 | |
| Mack | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 0.81 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88035794 | Jun 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | NAPA AREA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87969246 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | WB PERALTA SCALE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 87912626 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | US101 SB N OF LUCAS VALLEY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87899071 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | ANTELOPE E/B |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87470366 | Apr 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | LAS GALLINAS AVE AT PINEWOOD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87132505 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | WB I80 CORDELIA CVIF |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86645881 | Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-w/b-antelope-platform-scale |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85943943 | Sep 29, 2025 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85065680 | Jun 24, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-i-80-e/b-antelope-scale |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85062906 | Jun 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-i-80-at-w/b-antelope-scale |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84043459 | Mar 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80 |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83961035 | Feb 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83617924 | Jan 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83490226 | Dec 27, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-n/b-marin-scales |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83197359 | Nov 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-e/b-antelope-scale |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83229405 | Nov 18, 2024 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 82708817 | Sep 17, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82697647 | Sep 17, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82320112 | Aug 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82206417 | Jul 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82098880 | Jul 11, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-n/b-680-wc-scales |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 393.30 | No |
| 82086390 | Jul 9, 2024 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81355071 | Apr 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80623478 | Jan 16, 2024 | CA | 2 | NORTH SACRAMENTO AREA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| 80484519 | Dec 27, 2023 | CA | 2 | NORTH SACRAMENTO AREA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0081458213 | Apr 20, 2021 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA3352000607 | Apr 3, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 13 | 1 |
| NORTH SACRAMENTO AREA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| ANTELOPE E/B | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LAS GALLINAS AVE AT PINEWOOD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NAPA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| US101 SB N OF LUCAS VALLEY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB I80 CORDELIA CVIF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB PERALTA SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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