VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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SNOWFLAKE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1031556 · MC849830 · EIN 30447680 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3846 RETSOF RD, RETSOF, NY, 14539
(585) 243-9510 · JOSEPH BUCCI
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
63 / 190
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BAP 0187209 · eff 10/30/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance153 pts
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Other7 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY63
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.40 | ≈17–24% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.61 | 1.51 | ≈14–18% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Speeding 41% · Other 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 71% · Load securement 14% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 7%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
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: 5 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.208).
2. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer20 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH BUCCI
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
2002-05-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ROCK SALT COMPANY LLC | 2273953 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
| JOSEPH G BUCCI | 2440635 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2024)
08/29/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 094-84-97
08/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2018)
10/30/2017 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 0187209
10/30/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 094-84-97
01/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 41281253
01/02/2014 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
12/16/2013 — Insurance filed — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 41296498
10/30/2010 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-181-025286-01
10/02/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/09/2007 — Insurance cancelled — FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 3126C0856
06/06/2007 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy KO1-181-025286-02
06/06/2007 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy ASIG06095
02/02/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/17/2007)
01/26/2007 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy ASIG06095
11/15/2006 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
05/26/2004 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
05/26/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — DISMISSED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1031556.