VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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RIDGELINE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3282634 · MC1038111 · EIN 83-4636715 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1 SOUTH END BRIDGE DR, AGAWAM, MA, 01001
(413) 883-1479 · VERONICA IACHIM
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
64 / 410
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 5944366 · eff 04/05/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance355 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Other25 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MA20
NY19
VT12
ME6
NH1
US1
RI1
CT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.69 | 4.69 | ≈50–57% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.71 | 4.61 | ≈58–62% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 1 new since the Oct 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 Saratoga County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Saratoga County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 55% · Speeding 27% · Other 9%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · False log / RODS 33%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 30% (1 OOS) · Brakes 25% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (2 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 27 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: 11 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.532).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.9A-LTSIR, 393.40F-BNPB
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLCP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.518).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer6 incomplete vehicle2 truck
Company profile
Officer
VERONICA IACHIM
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2019-05-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WJ AUTO EXPRESS INC | 3252839 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
04/05/2026 — Insurance filed — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5944366
04/05/2026 — Insurance replaced — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CSC00001014555
12/11/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CSC00001014555
11/18/2025 — Insurance replaced — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CSC00001014555
11/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2025)
04/05/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CSC00001010454
03/11/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/2024)
02/23/2024 — Insurance replaced — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CSC00001010454
06/11/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/12/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
05/03/2019 — 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/3282634.