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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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POLSINELLO FUEL
USDOT 229889 · EIN 14-1495096
241 RIVERSIDE AVE, RENSSELAER, NY, 12144-2900
(518) 463-0084 · JOHN BARKER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
43 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
148 / 440
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance393 pts
Unsafe Driving44 pts
Other17 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY123
VT11
PA8
CT6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.49 | 0.50 | ≈12–19% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.15 | 2.16 | ≈22–26% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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 Orange County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orange 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 38% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (2 OOS) · Tires 19% (5 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 13 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: 14 inspections, 11 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 2 OOS · 82%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.45D-BHCR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.612).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.368).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 9%
395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.008).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | BENNINGTON, VT | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
30 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOHN BARKER
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
26
Registered since
1983-03-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARKER STEEL BUILDINGS LLC | 4278334 | officer | strong |
| BIG DAWG LIVESTOCK TRUCKING LLC | 3043382 | officer | strong |
| CHATFIELD DIVISION STRONGWELL CORP | 266325 | officer | strong |
| EIGHT OAKS INC | 421905 | officer | strong |
| FLAT OUT FROZEN LLC | 1866375 | officer | strong |
| GOLDBAR EXCAVATING LLC | 4466997 | officer | strong |
| JOHN BARKER | 2800691 | officer | strong |
| JOHN BARKER | 1209592 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/31/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
03/18/1983 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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