VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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WILLIAM B MEYERINC
USDOT 17847 · MC108194 · EIN 60619172 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
255 LONG BEACH BLVD, STRATFORD, CT, 06615
(203) 383-6286 · JOHN MAZZELLA
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
65 / 99
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 130
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BAP 0187813 · eff 07/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance84 pts
Unsafe Driving31 pts
Other15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 395.3A3-PROP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
CT17
NJ3
NY2
MD2
VT2
MA2
US2
RI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.50 | 0.38 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.96 | 1.03 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.33 | 3.62 | ≈34–38% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 3 new since the Sep 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Hartford County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hartford County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 68% (1 OOS) · Tires 12% (1 OOS) · Load securement 11% (1 OOS)
• 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 23 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: 6 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.207A-SUBL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.498).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | BRIDGEPORT, CT | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
32 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOHN MAZZELLA
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| YE OLD STATION AUTO BODY INC | 1198769 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
04/14/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/14/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/25/2025 — Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 0187813
02/25/2025 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 6087C737
07/01/2024 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 0187813
07/01/2024 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 0187813
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
12/28/2016 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/25/2025)
12/28/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/25/2025)
12/28/2016 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/25/2025)
12/28/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/25/2025)
11/25/2016 — Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CGT3239701
11/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMA3239700
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRT3239704
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-6087C737-TIL-10
02/17/2011 — Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA00224001
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/17847.