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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC
USDOT 2145415 · EIN 27-2714849
5559 NW 145TH ST, OPA LOCKA, FL, 33154
(954) 378-0012 · STEVE SHERIDAN
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
55 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 146
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance74 pts
Unsafe Driving60 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 45 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.209E-SPSRLF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
FL44
CO1
MD1
NJ1
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.64 | 0.64 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.42 | 1.46 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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 Palm Beach County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Palm Beach County, FL 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 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
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: 8 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 75%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A1, 393.100C-C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.065).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.48).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | MIAMI, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
33 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVE SHERIDAN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
41
Registered since
2011-04-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERTRANDS INC | 1066098 | officer | strong |
| CAMBRIDGE LLC | 3378784 | officer | strong |
| CAMBRIDGE PACKING COMPANY INC | 154098 | officer | strong |
| DAIRYLAND PRODUCE LLC | 3378107 | officer | strong |
| DEAN LEWIS ASSOCIATES | 2261464 | officer | strong |
| FELLS POINT LLC | 1069130 | officer | strong |
| MICHAELS FINER MEATS INC | 686294 | officer, mailing | strong |
| QZINA SPECIALTY FOODS INC | 1455726 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BERTRANDS INC (USDOT 1066098, 2002).
Activity history (recent)
05/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
04/21/2011 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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