The Vons Companies Inc
USDOT 212605 · MC-685638 · Brea, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
The Vons Companies Inc is a corporation based in Brea, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 319 power units and 482 drivers, which ranks it #49 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 411 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 6.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 4.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | The Vons Companies Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 212605 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-685638 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 200 Puente, Brea, CA 92821 |
| Phone | (208) 395-4660 |
| First registered | May 18, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 212605.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 319 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 712 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.51 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 18,299,857 miles reported for 2025 – about 57,366 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 482 CDL drivers; 482 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | The Vons Companies Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.9% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.7 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 13% higher than average |
| Inspections | 411 | 401 with a driver check, 317 with a vehicle check, 94 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 24, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Vons Companies Inc?
The Vons Companies Inc is registered with USDOT number 212605 and operating authority MC-685638.
How many trucks does The Vons Companies Inc have?
It reports 319 power units (319 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 712 trailers, with 482 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 10, 2026).
Where is The Vons Companies Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Brea, California 92821.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Vons Companies Inc?
Over 24 months, 6.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.