VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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LION HAULING LLC
USDOT 3080684 · MC1039478 · EIN 82-3704798 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
835 SHEPHERD AVE BROOKLYN, BROOKLYN, NY, 11208-5227
(718) 972-1571 · LEOPOLD KAFF
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
13 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 123
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 8N942794 · eff 07/22/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance97 pts
Driver Fitness15 pts
Unsafe Driving11 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.106C2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLUP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
NY27
NJ2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.86 | 0.86 | ≈20–27% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.31 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.62 | 2.60 | ≈29–33% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY 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 45% · Speeding 36% · Other 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 52% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% · Load securement 15% (1 OOS)
• 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 21 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: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.106C2-C, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.965).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | LINDEN, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 10 vehicles seen in inspections
10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LEOPOLD KAFF
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2017-12-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LION HVAC SUPPLIES INC | 2066660 | officer, phone | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: LION HVAC SUPPLIES INC (USDOT 2066660, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
02/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
07/22/2019 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8N942794
07/22/2019 — Insurance replaced — METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy CA018908P2018
06/12/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
12/27/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
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/3080684.