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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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BAY CRANE SERVICE OF NJ INC
USDOT 2528822 · MC878573 · EIN 46-3890436 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1441 CHESTNUT AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ, 07205
(973) 391-9700 · PHILIP BERNARDO
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
61 / 469
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB 313408 · eff 05/31/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance431 pts
Other59 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Unsafe Driving4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NY36
NJ9
CT7
PA4
MD2
WV1
RI1
NH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.42 | 0.42 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.41 | 0.42 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.59 | 2.63 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 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 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
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% (2 OOS) · Tires 26% (4 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 17%
• 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 17 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: 7 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 62%
396.17C-PI ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.53B-B
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.943).
2. Other5 viol · 38%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
33 trailer14 truck8 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
PHILIP BERNARDO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2014-07-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY CRANE SERVICE OF LONG ISLAND INC | 1138151 | 7 VINs | strong |
| BAY CRANE SERVICE OF NEW YORK INC | 4280528 | 5 VINs | strong |
| BAY CRANE SERVICE INC | 1791526 | 4 VINs | strong |
| CAPITAL CITY GROUP INC | 520360 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BAY CRANE NORTHEAST LLC | 2064149 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DEMASE TRUCKING CO INC | 157948 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BENJAMINS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3652828 | address | medium |
| FALCON EXPRESS CARGO LLC | 1529441 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FALCON EXPRESS CARGO LLC (USDOT 1529441, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
03/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
05/31/2018 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 313408
05/31/2018 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2LA2CA0000250-00
06/04/2015 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2LA2CA0000047-01
04/19/2015 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2LA2CA0000051-00
11/24/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/31/2014 — 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/2528822.