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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC
USDOT 2014310 · MC709506 · EIN 22-3566648 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
41 SAW MILL POND ROAD, EDISON, NJ, 08817
(732) 650-9200 · TOM RICAPITO
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10.7% — above the 6.7% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
42 / 42
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
85 / 501
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TRK 9327519 · eff 12/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance393 pts
Unsafe Driving56 pts
Driver Fitness52 pts
Other27 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.80A | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
NY47
NJ35
US2
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.22 | 1.22 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.55 | 0.55 | ≈72–76% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.33 | 3.33 | ≈40–44% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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
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 Middlesex County, NJ · medium impact
• 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 70% · Phone / texting 18% · Seat belt 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 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 34 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: 12 inspections, 23 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 78%
393.9A-LSML ×4, 393.80A ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.498).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.915).
3. Other2 viol · 9%
393.95F ×2
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSML ×4, 393.80A ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.95F ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | NORTH BERGEN, NJ | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/27/2026 | WEST ORANGE, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2025 | NY | 1 | ||
| 11/19/2025 | NORTHBROOK, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TOM RICAPITO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2010-03-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBA ITZEL EXPRESS LLC | 3664163 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HALPERNS' STEAK AND SEAFOOD COMPANY LLC | 1370398 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
12/01/2024 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 9327519
12/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-621-095465-01
09/23/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN AL3473
03/21/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN AL3473
02/22/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2019)
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN AL3473
06/30/2013 — Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1937517
06/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1937517
04/18/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/08/2020)
04/10/2013 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 UUM JP7342
04/10/2013 — Insurance name changed — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1937517
06/01/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/10/2013)
03/31/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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