VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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PORT SERVICE LLC
USDOT 348454 · MC538273 · EIN 61210229 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
454 QUINNIPIAC AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06513
(203) 468-0008 · BOB OBER
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.7% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
29 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 219
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $1M BIPD · policy 1R570602 · eff 04/11/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance153 pts
Driver Fitness48 pts
Other22 pts
Unsafe Driving18 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CT17
DE2
MA1
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.87 | 0.75 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.20 | 1.30 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.54 | 8.33 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-18. “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
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Tires 59% (4 OOS) · Brakes 26% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 5%
• 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 47 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Middlesex County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Middlesex County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 72% · Speeding 22% · Other 6%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 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
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, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.655).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | DEERFIELD, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/20/2026 | EAST GRANBY, CT | 1 |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
12 truck8 trailer7 incomplete vehicle6 other
Company profile
Officer
BOB OBER
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1989-03-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT SERVICE LLC | 3590693 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/19/2025 — Insurance name changed — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 800023155
05/19/2025 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3767821
04/17/2025 — Insurance filed — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 800023155
04/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 800023155
04/16/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2025)
04/16/2025 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2025)
04/11/2025 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1R570602
04/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3767821
04/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2022)
06/03/2022 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
04/16/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 800023155
09/08/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/25/2022)
09/16/2019 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3182005
08/13/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/16/2019)
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3182005
09/28/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 0934200
09/01/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/06/2017)
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 0934200
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/348454.