VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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ACE PETRO GROUP LLC
USDOT 2560999 · EIN 47-2313166
515 BROAD STREET, CLIFTON, NJ, 07013
(201) 554-7517
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
52 / 442
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance301 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance108 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other23 pts
Unsafe Driving3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 63 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.209D-STYCIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NJ46
NY5
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.36 | 0.39 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.00 | 4.22 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.16 | 1.13 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 2 new since the Oct 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 Essex County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Essex County, NJ 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 30% (1 OOS) · Steering 22% (2 OOS) · Other 18%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 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: 10 inspections, 26 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 2 OOS · 65%
396.5B-L ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
392.2-SLLTL ×2, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 15%
180.415-HMTMC ×2, 173.33A-HMGP, 172.600C1-HMER
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 180.415-HMTMC ×2, 396.5B-L ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 392.2-SLLTL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2025 | Edison Twp, NJ | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
16 other
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
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/2560999.