VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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ERL INTERMODAL CORPORATION
USDOT 2257949 · MC770547 · EIN 45-4103049 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
98 RAILROAD STREET, UTICA, NY, 13502
(315) 735-9870 · STEVEN KOWALSKY
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
46 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 159
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Inactive
Old Republic Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB 315686 · eff 03/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance108 pts
Unsafe Driving37 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
NY36
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.79 | 0.79 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.12 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.53 | 1.61 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 2 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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 54% · Following / lane / reckless 46%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 71%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.75A3-TFL, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.148).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 29%
395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.09).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 395.24 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 04/23/2025 | NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer33 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN KOWALSKY
Recordable crash rate
1.54 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
2011-12-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOMENT METALS LLC | 1339569 | officer | strong |
| NEESON PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES LLC | 3435059 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MOMENT METALS LLC (USDOT 1339569, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.2M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 315686
03/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWTB 315686
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 315686
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1337404293
12/26/2017 — Insurance name changed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1337404293
11/22/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2017)
09/27/2017 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1337404293
04/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068844136
04/03/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1399525
04/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1399525
03/07/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/16/2016)
03/31/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2015)
03/31/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1395409
03/04/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2015)
09/25/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1395409
08/29/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/11/2014)
04/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1390790
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/2257949.