VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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TBF ASSOCIATES
USDOT 2895560 · EIN 81-2226193
14 TAFT AVE, INWOOD, NY, 11096-1320
(516) 371-3555 · FRANK MALATESTA
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
3 / 162
Crashes (24 mo)
2
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance162 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NY3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27.00 | 27.40 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 1 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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | NEW YORK -QUEENS, NY | 2 | ||
| 09/08/2025 | NEW YORK -QUEENS, NY | 2 |
Equipment — 4 vehicles seen in inspections
2 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
FRANK MALATESTA
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2016-05-28
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANFLO CONTRACTING CORP | 1237994 | officer | strong |
| HORSELESS CARRIAGE CARRIERS INC | 163371 | officer | strong |
| ORGANIC LOGISTICS CORP | 2895562 | officer, mailing, email, address | strong |
| SERVICE STAR FREIGHTWAYS INC | 550459 | officer | strong |
| BROADWAY CONCRETE PUMPING | 3225642 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HORSELESS CARRIAGE CARRIERS INC (USDOT 163371, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
10/15/2018 — MCS-150 update filed
05/28/2016 — 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/2895560.