Basic American Foods — compliance record
The full vetting file: federal registrations, authority history, insurance, inspections, record changes, and recent coverage — the checks a broker or shipper runs, in one place.
Vetting summary
Inspections
7 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Basic American Inc
DBA
Basic American Foods
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
1050 W Sunnyside, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone
(208) 525-5031
Power units
10
Drivers
12
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 7 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
14.3%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 7 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
almartinez@baf.com — company domain
Mail host
Microsoft 365
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: ID 07/2022 · ID 04/2022 · ID 11/2010 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | ID | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ID | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ID | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ID | Level III — Driver-only |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ID | Level III — Driver-only |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ID | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 21, 2024 | ID | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 7 of 7 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Basic American Foods to close Shelley, Blackfoot plants - Idaho State Journal
Idaho State Journal · 8/27/2019
Larry Worthington Obituary May 30, 2017 - Wood Funeral Home & Crematory
Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · 5/30/2017
Lori Forrest Obituary (2007) - Pocatello, ID - Idaho State Journal - Legacy obituary
Legacy obituary · 3/12/2007
Nonpareil Farms company selling dehydrated potatoes business - Idaho State Journal
Idaho State Journal · 2/25/2013
Via Google News — headlines may include similarly-named companies; verify before acting.
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