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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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SAMUEL J PIAZZA & SON INC
USDOT 391314 · MC231685 · EIN 95-2668141 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9001 RAYO AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA, 90280
(323) 357-1999 · WILLIAM PIAZZA
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 49
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
132 / 561
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy ECAP6IICCA00037302 · eff 10/23/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance328 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance146 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Other22 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CA94
AZ23
NM6
TX6
NV2
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.42 | 1.27 | ≈14–21% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.79 | 0.84 | ≈65–72% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.64 | 1.70 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.04 | 0.02 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 9 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 72% (3 OOS) · Other 15% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 13%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Pima County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pima County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 51% · Speeding 49%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 36% (2 OOS) · Brakes 22% (2 OOS) · Tires 16% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 39 inspections, 13 violations, 6 OOS, 31 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 6 OOS · 69%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.110B3-C ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
✓ 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 1.23).
2. Other2 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.065).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.110B3-C ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | LAFAYETTE, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer25 truck4 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM PIAZZA
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
49
Registered since
1990-04-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBURBAN INSULATION INC | 3193586 | officer | strong |
| MONARCH HEAVY HAUL CORP | 2943108 | 2 VINs | medium |
| C E HOWARD CORPORATION | 50087 | mailing, address | medium |
| PIAZZA HEAVY HAUL AND RIGGING INC | 2341614 | mailing, phone | medium |
| SAMUEL J PIAZZA & SON INC | 2252851 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: C E HOWARD CORPORATION (USDOT 50087, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
10/23/2025 — Insurance filed — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECAP6IICCA00037302
10/23/2025 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP6IICCA00037301
06/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2025)
10/23/2024 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP6IICCA00037300
11/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XA-000013-02
10/23/2023 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
BIPD/Primary · policy 152201-12-81-33-6
10/23/2022 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
BIPD/Primary · policy 152001-12-81-33-6
10/23/2022 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XA-000013-00
10/24/2020 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072692191
10/23/2020 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072692191
09/28/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2020)
09/28/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2020)
10/23/2019 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072692181
09/26/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/17/2019)
09/26/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/17/2019)
10/23/2018 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072692171
09/26/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2018)
09/26/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2018)
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