FOOTHILL PACKING INC
157-unit passenger carrier based in Salinas, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 823115
- MC
- MC457982
- Based
- Salinas, CA
- Contact
- 8317841453 · bob@foothillpacking.com
What this carrier is
FOOTHILL PACKING INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Salinas, CA. Operating footprint: 157 power units, 134 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC457982 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects, fresh produce, passengers, and farm supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Nov 30, 2016).
Fleet composition on file: 26 owned tractors, 190 owned trailers, 12 term-leased tractors, 8 trip-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 39 motor carriers operating 157 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 42.4% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 43 | 69.30 | 62.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 | 23.60 | 42.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 5.35 | 112.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 154 | 208.40 | 73.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 157-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 823115: 263 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 32 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 113 |
| Total violations | 156 (45 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 16, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, fresh produce, passengers, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (190 trailers against 46 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 39 peer carriers operating 157 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 203 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 26 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 156 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running regional lanes with 157 power units on file.
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