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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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GOLD MEDAL SERVICE LLC
USDOT 3156333 · EIN 82-1976776
11 COTTERS LANE, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08816
(732) 390-3715 · MIKE SCHARF
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
68 / 138
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 217
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance217 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 9 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NJ21
NY3
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.40 | 5.53 | ≈67–71% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21. “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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 48% · Tires 21% (1 OOS) · Other 18%
• 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 38 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: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI
✓ 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 4.05).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MIKE SCHARF
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2018-07-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORIZON SERVICES LLC | 1625651 | strong | |
| PHX CONTRACTING INC | 3718789 | strong | |
| AOPEN CENTER NJ LLC | 962791 | mailing, address | medium |
| GOLD MEDAL PLUMBING HEATING COOLING ELECTRIC | 1993301 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AOPEN CENTER NJ LLC (USDOT 962791, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
07/03/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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