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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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FAMILY FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 1272211 · EIN 54-2101265
969 NEWARK TURNPIKE UNIT D, KEARNY, NJ, 07032
(201) 997-7689 · RICKY ALCANTARA
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 23.5% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
36 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
73 / 535
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate23.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Driver Fitness199 pts
Vehicle Maintenance139 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance108 pts
Unsafe Driving89 pts
Other49 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 120 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 5 | 91 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY23
CT14
MD13
NJ6
MI5
PA3
IN3
DE2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.57 | 4.57 | ≈76–83% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.25 | ≈33–40% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 1.76 | 1.69 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.05 | 2.08 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 46% · Following / lane / reckless 43% · Phone / texting 11%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 88% (14 OOS) · English language 12% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Fairfield County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fairfield County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 94% (5 OOS) · Other 6% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 13 inspections, 25 violations, 6 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Other11 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 28%
393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.95A1 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.537).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 4 OOS · 16%
395.8A1-HOSP ×4
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A1-HOSP ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.95A1 ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2025 | NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
35 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICKY ALCANTARA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2004-08-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTR DISTRIBUTION SOUTHEAST INC | 4548521 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
08/02/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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