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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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VINTAGE FOOD CORP
USDOT 2263225 · MC772474 · EIN 45-3722375
849 NEWARK TURNPIKE, KEARNY, NJ, 07032
(201) 955-1505 · MERT YILDIZ
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 46.2% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 278
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate46.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance158 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance102 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 110 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
CT8
MD8
NY4
MA2
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 86% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 10% · False log / RODS 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Fairfield County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fairfield County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 35% · Speeding 35% · Following / lane / reckless 30%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 11 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 89% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 10% (2 OOS) · Emergency equipment 1%
• 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 36 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: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 50%
395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Company profile
Officer
MERT YILDIZ
Recordable crash rate
6.25 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2012-01-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNROSE LOGISTICS CORP | 2250495 | mailing, address | medium |
| U S FOODSERVICE | 346719 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SUNROSE LOGISTICS CORP (USDOT 2250495, 2011).
Activity history (recent)
04/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
01/13/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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