VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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OCEAN STATE JOBBERS INC
USDOT 225798 · MC806091 · EIN 50373793 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
375 COMMERCE PARK ROAD, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, 02852
(401) 291-3598 · RICHARD PORTNO
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
63 / 77
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 166
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION — $750K BIPD · policy CA6676509 · eff 04/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance98 pts
Unsafe Driving57 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Other5 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY13
MA9
CT5
PA4
ME3
DE3
MD1
RI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.07 | 1.07 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.80 | 3.04 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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 Delaware County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Delaware County, NY 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 58% · Speeding 25% · Phone / texting 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 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 4 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% · Brakes 24%
• 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 21 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: 4 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | EAST HANOVER, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2026 | WATERBURY, CT | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2024 | MAHWAH TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2024 | SHARON, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 89 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer35 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD PORTNO
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
77
Registered since
1982-12-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2025)
04/01/2023 — Insurance filed — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA6676509
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5Z8-51-28
03/12/2019 — Insurance name changed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5Z8-51-28
02/07/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2019)
02/07/2019 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5Z8-51-28
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02UENZJ7833
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5B8-51-28
06/09/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TRJ-840-101D3466-TIL-12
05/13/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2013)
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TRJ-840-101D3466-TIL-12
11/19/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
07/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TJ-CAP-101D4082-TIL-12
12/01/1982 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/225798.