FDL EXPRESS
Legal: FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202684 inspections · 42 violations (7 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
8
4× · sev 2
- 2393.80AVehicle Maintenance
Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective
6
2× · sev 3
- 3393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
4
2× · sev 2
- 4393.30-BVehicle Maintenance
Battery - Not protected
3
1× · sev 3
- 5393.28-WS-6Vehicle Maintenance
Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
2
2×
- 7393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9391.41APCDriver Fitness1 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- NJ15
- NY14
- US1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 10.6% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Middlesex County, NJ
Medium impact13 of 43 violations in the last 12 months (30%) came from inspections in Middlesex County, NJ. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Middlesex County, NJ 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 54%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 16%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 72% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency4× · 46%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× · 38%
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com2× · 15%
- 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 40% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 8%
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative4× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× · 5%
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× · 4%
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× · 4%
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× · 3%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× · 5%
- 393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted1× · 2%
- 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
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LSML×4Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.80A×2Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective
- 393.95A4-EEUS×2Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.95F×2Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
- Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA29 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
3
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi33 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi9 drivers
- Company officer
- TOM RICAPITO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2010-03-31
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 42 trucks.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
15 events- 02/09/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
- 12/01/2024Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 9327519
- 12/01/2024Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-621-095465-01
- 09/23/2020MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/01/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN AL3473
- 03/21/2019Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN AL3473
- 02/22/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2019)
- 06/01/2014Insurance replaced — SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN AL3473
- 06/30/2013Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1937517
- 06/01/2013Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1937517
- 04/18/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/08/2020)
- 04/10/2013Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 UUM JP7342
- 04/10/2013Insurance name changed — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1937517
- 06/01/2010MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/10/2013)
- 03/31/2010Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2020-02-11
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-09
- Reported mileage
- 579,417 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC, EDISON, NJ
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