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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP
USDOT 189169 · MC165964 · EIN 23-2248967 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
125 CHUBB AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ, 07071-3504
(201) 330-1900 · FRANCIS WALSH
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
319 / 260
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
500 / 1398
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Ace American Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy ISA H0793621 · eff 02/09/2005
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1084 pts
Unsafe Driving212 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance76 pts
Other68 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 340 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 68 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 56 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 27 | |
| 393.201A-FRSC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CA283
NC55
NY34
WA32
NJ14
NV13
MD9
OR8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.56 | 0.56 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.05 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.95 | 1.93 | ≈23–27% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 13 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 CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 61% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Phone / texting 5%
• 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 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 32% · Other 32% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 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 30 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (22 OOS) · Brakes 27% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% (5 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 16 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: 57 inspections, 29 violations, 7 OOS, 41 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance16 viol · 6 OOS · 55%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.55D1-B ×2, 393.75A1-TFBMF
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 67 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.463).
2. Other10 viol · 34%
392.2-SLL ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLTL ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 97 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.42).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.55D1-B ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLTL ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | SOUTHBURY, CT | ✓ | ||
| 01/21/2026 | BROCKWAY, WI | ✓ | ||
| 12/01/2025 | NEW YORK-KINGS, NY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/23/2025 | LONG BEACH, CA | ✓ | ||
| 08/05/2025 | CLE ELUM, WA | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2025 | WINDSOR, CT | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2024 | LONG BEACH, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer46 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
FRANCIS WALSH
Annual mileage
11.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 61 carriers
Shares identifiers with 61 carriers (55 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL RETAIL TRANSPORTATION INC | 179864 | 11 VINs | strong |
| HERMANOS CRUZ TRANSPORTATION INC | 4021513 | 3 VINs | strong |
| LM TRANS INC | 1932538 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 3 VINs | strong |
| FRANCIS E WALSH | 893511 | officer | strong |
| MYSTIC ISLAND TRANSPORT INC | 268066 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| CONCOURS MOTORSPORTS LLC | 1696936 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
11.4M mi reported (2025)
02/11/2007 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7084580 (FAX-TG)
11/15/2006 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 9699418
11/15/2006 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7084580 (FAX-TG)
06/07/2006 — Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3210903459
05/11/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2006)
03/10/2005 — Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D001A00186
02/11/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2005)
02/11/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2005)
02/09/2005 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H0793621
02/09/2005 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D001A00186
11/15/2004 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy PTD457311
02/09/2004 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D001A00095
02/09/2003 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 8898889
02/09/2003 — Insurance replaced — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAR07406319
10/31/2002 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 4015970
04/10/2000 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2000)
04/10/2000 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2000)
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