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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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AMERICAN COMPRESSED GASES INC
USDOT 102217 · EIN 13-2599538
189 CENTRAL AVENUE, OLD TAPPAN, NJ, 07675-7308
(201) 767-3200 · KEITH RAMSDELL
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 160
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance129 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance11 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 172.400A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NY19
NJ11
FL6
IL2
MD2
MA2
CT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.50 | 0.50 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.60 | 1.66 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Nassau County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Nassau County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 56% · Brakes 22% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 12%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 67%
393.9 ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.2).
2. Other1 viol · 33%
172.504A
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.9 ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | ELIZABETH, NJ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KEITH RAMSDELL
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
34
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRY ICE CORP | 296787 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| TRUCAR LEASING CORP | 1708601 | officer, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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