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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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P FERNICOLA INC
USDOT 298663 · MC986457 · EIN 22-2144534
257-261 ELM STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07105
(973) 589-4894 · PETER FERNICOLA
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.4% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
11 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 633
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance626 pts
Driver Fitness32 pts
Unsafe Driving16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 72 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 34 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CT11
NY7
NJ3
PA1
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.39 | 1.39 | ≈30–37% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.44 | 0.44 | ≈46–53% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.71 | 0.76 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15.11 | 14.95 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 52% (2 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 OOS) · Tires 18% (4 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 24 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 Hartford County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hartford County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 63% · Following / lane / reckless 38%
• 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 16 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 57% · False log / RODS 43%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 22 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 18 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance16 viol · 1 OOS · 89%
393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 11.333).
2. Other2 viol · 11%
392.2-SLL, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer10 truck5 other4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PETER FERNICOLA
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
1987-08-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
08/10/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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