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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BLUETRITON BRANDS INC
USDOT 297080 · EIN 94-3027237
900 LONG RIDGE ROAD BUILDING 2, STAMFORD, CT, 06902-1138
(203) 629-7703 · DAVE THORPE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
47 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2446 / 2257
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
777 / 3844
Crashes (24 mo)
47
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance3074 pts
Unsafe Driving599 pts
Other244 pts
Driver Fitness118 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance71 pts
Not in SMS27 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 17 | 318 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 260 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 250 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 1 | 198 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 162 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 102 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 100 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 96 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 94 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 80 |
Most inspected states
CA233
NY122
NJ71
FL64
PA46
MD36
ME29
TX28
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.22 | 0.21 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.04 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈65–69% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.44 | 3.49 | ≈52–56% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 30 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 Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Speeding 25% · Seat belt 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 62% · Other 34% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 4%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (10 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 28% (5 OOS) · Brakes 27% (18 OOS) · Tires 18% (29 OOS)
• 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 28 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: 126 inspections, 152 violations, 18 OOS, 59 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance72 viol · 16 OOS · 47%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×8, 393.9A-LHLI ×5, 396.17C-PI ×5
✓ 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
≈ 98 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.58).
2. Other59 viol · 1 OOS · 39%
392.2-SLLSR ×13, 390.21TB1-MC ×7, 390.21TB2-DOT ×6
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving12 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.16-D ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 156 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×13, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×8, 390.21TB1-MC ×7, 390.21TB2-DOT ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×6, 393.9A-LHLI ×5, 396.17C-PI ×5, 392.2-SLLSIV ×5
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Crash record — 47 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | BERKELEY, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/10/2026 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ | ||
| 07/30/2026 | VALLEY TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/14/2026 | Proviso Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/26/2026 | MARLBOROUGH, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/25/2026 | UPPER FREEHOLD TWP, NJ | 4 | ✓ | |
| 05/20/2026 | ELIZABETH, CO | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2026 | ELIZABETH, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/13/2026 | GARDEN CITY, NY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/07/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
35 incomplete vehicle22 truck20 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DAVE THORPE
Annual mileage
44.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1587
Registered since
1987-07-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 43 carriers
Shares identifiers with 43 carriers (43 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC | 155682 | 27 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 10 VINs | strong |
| ABSOPURE WATER COMPANY LLC | 2988150 | 4 VINs | strong |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | 589006 | 3 VINs | strong |
| JOHN DEERE SHARED SERVICES INC | 122430 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
44.6M mi reported (2024)
07/09/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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