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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC
USDOT 1271367 · MC518994 · EIN 20-1419787 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, ANSONIA, CT, 06401
(203) 734-5274 · DON SCHMIDT
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
70 / 46
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 183
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
General Star Indemnity Company — $3M BIPD · policy IXG419260K · eff 02/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance134 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance19 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.5A-HNL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43A-TPV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
CT22
NJ4
NY3
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 40% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 12% (3 OOS)
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2026 | SHELTON, CT | ✓ | ||
| 07/13/2026 | VERNON, CT | 1 | ||
| 04/30/2026 | NEWTOWN, CT | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2026 | WEST HAVEN, CT | ✓ | ||
| 12/07/2025 | EAST HARTFORD, CT | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2025 | NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
28 truck27 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DON SCHMIDT
Recordable crash rate
6.667 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
46
Registered since
2004-07-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON SCHMIDT | 1110207 | officer | strong |
| MSDI INCORPORATED | 2131480 | officer | strong |
| TRUMBULL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 670625 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TRUMBULL CONSTRUCTION CO INC (USDOT 670625, 1996).
Activity history (recent)
07/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2025)
02/12/2026 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/01/2026 — Insurance filed — General Star Indemnity Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG419260K
02/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWTB 311485
02/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG419260J
02/01/2026 — Insurance filed — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD
02/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG419260I
02/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG419260I
01/09/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2025)
02/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG419260H
02/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG419260H
01/08/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2024)
02/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 311485
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 308665
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
02/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 305847
02/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 303343
04/10/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/09/2026)
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/1271367.