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Generated Oct 11, 2026
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PET FOOD EXPERTS INC
USDOT 353405 · MC400856 · EIN 50444999
175 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI, 02860
(401) 334-8380 · PAUL MCCARRON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
156 / 166
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
234 / 916
Crashes (24 mo)
7 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance689 pts
Unsafe Driving138 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance89 pts
Other62 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 200 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 |
Most inspected states
NY27
NM23
MD21
PA20
WA16
CO14
NC12
FL9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.17 | 1.02 | ≈12–19% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.09 | 3.00 | ≈45–49% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 11 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 · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 67% · Speeding 33%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 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 60% · False log / RODS 25% · Hours exceeded 16%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 38% (14 OOS) · Brakes 29% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (1 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: 29 inspections, 26 violations, 1 OOS, 20 clean · trending worse.
1. Other12 viol · 46%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 390.21TB1-MC ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance8 viol · 31%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H1-ELDNUM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 50 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
3. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 23%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.318).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 390.21TB1-MC ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | WATERFORD TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2026 | SEATAC, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2026 | DE PERE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 12/22/2025 | NOT IN CITY, NM | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/06/2025 | CLE ELUM, WA | ✓ | ||
| 05/19/2025 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2024 | ANTWERP TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle23 truck20 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
PAUL MCCARRON
Annual mileage
6.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
165
Registered since
1989-05-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 342 carriers
Shares identifiers with 342 carriers (339 via shared VINs).
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|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL SUPPLY COMPANY LLC | 391658 | 27 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PFXCA LLC | 716286 | officer, email | strong |
| ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | 76209 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MDD LOGISTICS INC | 2369633 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ROOT NETWORK LLC | 2316436 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL | 1058434 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.2M mi reported (2025)
05/11/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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