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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PIONEER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 207430 · MC153140 · EIN 22-2323222 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
144 PARSIPPANY RD, WHIPPANY, NJ, 07981-1149
(973) 887-0543 · RICHARD R. KITCHELL
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
25 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 146
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy GAT0000378 · eff 01/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance161 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NJ8
CT4
NY4
US3
MD2
PA1
MA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.59 | 4.75 | ≈50–54% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 Tolland County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tolland County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 46% (2 OOS) · Tires 37% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 33 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: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.443).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/27/2026 | HANOVER, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 12/23/2025 | EAST WINDSOR, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 12/23/2025 | EAST WINDSOR, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
40 trailer25 truck2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD R. KITCHELL
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1981-12-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIO TAURUS TRUCK LINES INC | 351200 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2022)
01/01/2024 — Insurance filed — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GAT0000378
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000378
01/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0952220
12/05/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2024)
12/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2024)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9550C338
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0952220
10/10/2014 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-820-827K0488-IND-04
01/01/2009 — Insurance filed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IHY 8547280
01/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS AF4176
02/10/2006 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS ZU1154
01/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS ZU1154
12/30/2004 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI97181105
02/22/2004 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-489X1090-TIL-99
02/05/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2004)
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/207430.