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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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RALPH CLAYTON & SONS
USDOT 309317 · EIN 21-0699747
1355 CAMPUS PARKWAY, NEPTUNE, NJ, 07753
(732) 751-7668 · DOUGLAS R CLAYTON
85
Low risk
Risk factors
11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
259 / 185
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
61 / 163
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance143 pts
Other21 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 75 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.78-WOOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | — | 12 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NJ61
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.31 | 1.40 | ≈11–15% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 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 Monmouth County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monmouth County, NJ 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 52% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 38% · Load securement 8% (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 8 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: 8 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Other4 viol · 57%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 43%
393.75G-TAOW ×2, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.983).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×3, 393.75G-TAOW ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2026 | JACKSON, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 08/10/2026 | HOWELL, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/17/2026 | HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 05/29/2026 | EDISON, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/23/2026 | PASSAIC, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 02/09/2026 | UPPER FREEHOLD TWP, NJ | 4 | ✓ | |
| 12/24/2025 | BARNEGAT, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 12/10/2025 | SAYREVILLE, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/10/2025 | MARLBORO, NJ | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/24/2025 | Dunellen Boro, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
22 incomplete vehicle21 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DOUGLAS R CLAYTON
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
185
Registered since
1988-02-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALPH CLAYTON & SONS LLC | 1362764 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CLAYTON BLOCK CO INC | 308427 | address | medium |
| CLAYTON BLOCK CO LLC | 775304 | address | medium |
| FORCEM INC | 471609 | mailing, phone | medium |
| JERSEY CONCRETE | 315580 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
02/03/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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