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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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DIRECT FENCE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
USDOT 2867988 · EIN 47-4517836
773 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CARLSTADT, NJ, 07072-3002
(201) 438-8700 · RAUL BERNAL
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 20% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 576
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate20% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance403 pts
Driver Fitness87 pts
Unsafe Driving84 pts
Other28 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | 31 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NJ33
CT1
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17.87 | 15.11 | ≈88–95% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.26 | 1.33 | ≈96–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.98 | 7.43 | ≈81–85% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 61% · Following / lane / reckless 39%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 30% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% (2 OOS) · Load securement 14% (4 OOS)
• 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 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Union County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Union 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 24 violations, 6 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other10 viol · 2 OOS · 42%
392.2-SLL ×3, 393.40F-BNPB ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 3 OOS · 38%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.235).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 13.403).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.40F-BNPB ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | EDISON, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle1 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
RAUL BERNAL
Recordable crash rate
25 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2016-03-17
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
08/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
03/17/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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