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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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JDM & SONS INC
USDOT 3019146 · MC33374 · EIN 82-1742531 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
317 MIDDLE RD, ACUSHNET, MA, 02743
(508) 567-9472 · JOSEPH MELO
51
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 436
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BJGHZN · eff 02/09/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance442 pts
Unsafe Driving108 pts
Other31 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 72 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75A2-TFBB-6 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLRD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MA20
RI12
CT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.75 | 4.18 | ≈74–81% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.17 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12.28 | 12.77 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 65% · Speeding 35%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 30% (7 OOS) · Load securement 22% (7 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 16%
• 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Providence County, RI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Providence County, RI 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
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: 7 inspections, 29 violations, 9 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 9 OOS · 45%
393.75G-TAOW ×3, 393.87A-FPLR ×2, 393.75A2-TFBB-6
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9.21).
2. Other12 viol · 41%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×7, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Not in SMS4 viol · 14%
392.2WG ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×7, 392.2WG ×4, 393.75G-TAOW ×3, 393.87A-FPLR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | WESTBOROUGH, MA | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2025 | NEW BEDFORD, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
11 trailer9 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH MELO
Recordable crash rate
7.32 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
2017-06-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDES CONTRACTOR CORPORATION | 1539442 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ANDES CONTRACTOR CORPORATION (USDOT 1539442, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
06/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
02/09/2021 — Insurance filed — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BJGHZN
02/06/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5914318
01/11/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/10/2021)
09/09/2020 — Insurance cancelled — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BHHGCM
08/13/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2020)
07/04/2020 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BHHGCM
07/31/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/16/2017 — 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/3019146.