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Generated Oct 5, 2026
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TOWN FAIR TIRE CENTERS INC
USDOT 338375 · EIN 60767684
460 COE AVE, EAST HAVEN, CT, 06512
(203) 467-8600 · MIKE BARBARO
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
35 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
95 / 455
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance325 pts
Unsafe Driving130 pts
Other16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY34
CT24
VT20
MA7
RI4
ME3
NH3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.73 | 1.75 | ≈53–60% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.72 | 2.78 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 2 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 Addison County, VT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Addison County, VT 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 54% · Seat belt 22% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 23 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (1 OOS) · Brakes 25% (2 OOS) · Tires 12% (2 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 19 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: 9 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 78%
393.9A-LPL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.04).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.297).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2026 | WATERFORD, CT | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2026 | VERGENNES, VT | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/04/2026 | WAREHAM, MA | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2025 | NEW HAVEN, CT | 1 | ||
| 11/12/2024 | WEBSTER, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
14 truck14 trailer12 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MIKE BARBARO
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
1988-12-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
12/30/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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