Ralphs Grocery Co
USDOT 658513 · Compton, California · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Ralphs Grocery Co (dba Food 4 Less) is a corporation based in Compton, California, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 334 power units and 589 drivers, which ranks it #47 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 480 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 7.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 5.4 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, household goods, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ralphs Grocery Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Food 4 Less |
| USDOT number | 658513 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1100 W Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220 |
| Phone | (513) 745-5199 |
| First registered | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 658513.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 333 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,025 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 17,814,120 miles reported for 2025 – about 53,336 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 589 CDL drivers; 0 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 | Ralphs Grocery Co | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.0% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 69% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 30% higher than average |
| Inspections | 480 | 479 with a driver check, 427 with a vehicle check, 176 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailo Logistics USDOT 422227 | Compton | 543 | 595 | 451 | 12.7% | 16 |
| Asbury Environmental Services USDOT 193134 | Compton | 200 | 191 | 236 | 8.0% | 3 |
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| Monzon & Son Enterprises Inc USDOT 2709192 | Lynwood | 125 | 105 | 81 | 41.1% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ralphs Grocery Co?
Ralphs Grocery Co is registered with USDOT number 658513.
How many trucks does Ralphs Grocery Co have?
It reports 334 power units (333 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 1,025 trailers, with 589 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 23, 2026).
Where is Ralphs Grocery Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Compton, California 90220.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ralphs Grocery Co?
Over 24 months, 7.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.