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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BEACON FRUIT AND PRODUCE COMPANY
USDOT 341973 · EIN 41071380
119 NEW ENGLAND PRODUCE CENTER, CHELSEA, MA, 02150
(617) 889-2011 · RICHARD MENZER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
11 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 114
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance71 pts
Unsafe Driving43 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.45A-BLHF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9B-LHLO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
MA12
NH11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.27 | 4.27 | ≈59–66% (near 65) | 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 | 2.28 | 2.28 | ≈21–25% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 49% · Seat belt 33% · Speeding 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Middlesex County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Middlesex County, MA 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 68% · Other 21% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 8%
• 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 14 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: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Other7 viol · 88%
393.60D ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 13%
393.78A-WS
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.71).
Repeat offenders: 393.60D ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Equipment — 14 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD MENZER
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1989-01-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K&L PRODUCE ACQUISITION CO INC | 2162344 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
01/30/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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