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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SONEPAR DISTRIBUTION NEW ENGLAND INC
USDOT 387421 · EIN 23-2974335
290 VANDERBILT AVE, NORWOOD, MA, 02062
(781) 401-8500 · MIKE DEMERS
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
88 / 60
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
75 / 347
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Unsafe Driving157 pts
Other30 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 39 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.106C1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
MA23
NH18
CT15
VT8
ME6
RI3
NY2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.08 | 1.09 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.74 | 3.74 | ≈45–49% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-19. “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 Norfolk County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Norfolk County, MA 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 32% · Speeding 31% · Following / lane / reckless 25%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 16 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 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Other 25% · Brakes 20% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• 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: 7 inspections, 12 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 42%
396.9D2-FTF ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.805).
2. Other5 viol · 42%
390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 390.21TB1-MC ×2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.81).
Repeat offenders: 396.9D2-FTF ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 390.21TB1-MC ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | BRIDGEPORT, CT | 1 | ||
| 03/04/2025 | NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MIKE DEMERS
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
60
Registered since
1990-03-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE DRIVEAWAY INC | 1427753 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2023)
03/29/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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