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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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RUIZ BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3130712 · MC92947 · EIN 83-0893236 · OUT-OF-SERVICE
119 MERRIT ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305
(551) 235-4552 · SANTOS MERINO
0
High risk
Risk factors
Under a federal out-of-service order — not permitted to operateOperating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible 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
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
52 / 230
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance213 pts
Driver Fitness37 pts
Other12 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.62-BEI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 393.62-BEND | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
NJ51
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.00 | 7.13 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.77 | 0.78 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.60 | 8.60 | ≈91–95% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-09-02. “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 25% · Tires 23% (4 OOS) · Other 22% (12 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 23 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
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.
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | FAIRVIEW BORO, NJ | 1 | ||
| 10/30/2024 | NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 13 vehicles seen in inspections
13 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SANTOS MERINO
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2018-05-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFINIEX LINE EXPRESS INC | 591725 | 10 VINs | strong |
| CHERUB CONTAINER SERVICES INC | 2871927 | officer | strong |
| S MERINO TRANSPORT LLC | 4282223 | officer | strong |
| SANTOS MERINO | 1261479 | officer | strong |
| EMELY EXPRESS INC | 3916956 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CHERUB CONTAINER SERVICES INC (USDOT 2871927, 2016).
Activity history (recent)
06/02/2026 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
03/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
09/10/2025 — Out-of-service order rescinded
07/14/2025 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
04/16/2025 — Out-of-service order rescinded
03/14/2025 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
08/24/2024 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR2900001487
08/07/2024 — PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/09/2024)
01/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR2900001487
06/07/2018 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
05/01/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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