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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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KEARNY STEEL CONTAINER CORP
USDOT 347194 · EIN 22-1546530
401 SOUTH STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07105
(973) 589-2070 · MICHAEL VERZALENO, JR
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 294
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance277 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY15
NJ14
PA7
MD3
CT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.74 | 4.55 | ≈59–63% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 3 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 Warren County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Warren County, NJ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 31% (5 OOS) · Brakes 29% · Lighting / lamps 27% (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 30 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: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LBL, 393.45D-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.555).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLL ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 | CLIFTON CITY, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/16/2024 | NY | ✓ | ||
| 10/25/2024 | FAIRFIELD, CT | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer24 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL VERZALENO, JR
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1989-03-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER DEDICATED SERVICES LLC | 2562869 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
03/20/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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