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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC
USDOT 22236 · EIN 36-4121921
6250 NORTH RIVER ROAD SUITE 9000, ROSEMONT, IL, 60018
(847) 227-6500 · NICHOLAS L. GIAMPIETRO
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
843 / 861
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
342 / 820
Crashes (24 mo)
14 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance672 pts
Unsafe Driving99 pts
Other71 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 90 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 56 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
CA341
NV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.12 | 0.12 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.12 | 1.12 | ≈9–13% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 4 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 Solano County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Solano County, CA 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 75% · Other 25%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 37% (13 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 33% (6 OOS) · Brakes 23% (3 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 6 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: 49 inspections, 16 violations, 4 OOS, 37 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 3 OOS · 75%
393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.84).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.47E, 391.11B4-CLHA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 14 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/19/2026 | TRACY, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/30/2026 | Unincorporated, CA | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2026 | MARINA, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/01/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/12/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/02/2025 | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/04/2025 | BAKERSFIELD, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/14/2025 | CONCORD, CA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/05/2025 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 1 |
Equipment — 96 vehicles seen in inspections
48 truck42 trailer5 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
NICHOLAS L. GIAMPIETRO
Annual mileage
10.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
861
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 43 carriers
Shares identifiers with 43 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
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|---|---|---|---|
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Activity history (recent)
04/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
10.4M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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/22236.