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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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EP TIRES LLC
USDOT 2880333 · EIN 47-5406993
55 1 AVE, PATERSON, NJ, 07514
(973) 405-0256 · EDWARD PEGUERO
58
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 22.2% — 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
3 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
7 / 65
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate22.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance41 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other8 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.41-BNPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.45B2-BHHC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
CT4
NY2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.00 | 5.00 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 2.69 | 1.85 | ≈89–93% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.25 | 5.16 | ≈69–73% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-01-16. “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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 100%
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Other 41% · Lighting / lamps 39% · Brakes 15% (1 OOS)
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2026 | WANAQUE, NJ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 6 vehicles seen in inspections
5 incomplete vehicle1 truck
Company profile
Officer
EDWARD PEGUERO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2016-04-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP CARRIER LLC | 4145333 | officer, phone | strong |
| SILK CITY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3205269 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
04/19/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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