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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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MERCER GROUP INTERNATIONAL OF NJ INC
USDOT 23763 · EIN 22-3548583
1519 CALHOUN STREET, TRENTON, NJ, 08638
(609) 341-9100 · RICHARD LODGEK
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 45.5% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
29 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 212
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate45.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance204 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.7A-SIBT | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
PA15
NJ8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.79 | 0.79 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.33 | 0.34 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.20 | 7.24 | ≈75–79% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 1 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
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 Berks County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Berks County, PA 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 50% · Other 27% · Seat belt 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 33% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (1 OOS) · Load securement 18% (3 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 32 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, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.78A-WS ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.4).
Repeat offenders: 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | WEST WINDSOR, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2025 | BURLINGTON TWP, NJ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle9 trailer9 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD LODGEK
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORIZON DISPOSAL SERVICES INC | 898670 | phone, address | medium |
| MERCER WRECKING RECYCLING CORP | 378753 | mailing | medium |
| MERCER WRECKING RECYCLING CORP | 360774 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2023)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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