VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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PRIME LUBE INC
USDOT 395652 · EIN 22-3036992
800 ROOSEVELT AVE, CARTERET, NJ, 07008-2352
(732) 969-9200 · GINO ARBASETTI
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
77 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
73 / 232
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance170 pts
Unsafe Driving52 pts
Other18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.70B1II | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.20BELDNV | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.55A-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NJ33
NY24
SC7
US3
MD1
PA1
IL1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.90 | 0.91 | ≈26–33% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.88 | 1.91 | ≈19–23% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 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 Kendall County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kendall County, IL 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 52% · Speeding 38% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (1 OOS) · Tires 29% (3 OOS) · Brakes 29% (3 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 11 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: 9 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.60E
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.41).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | PLEASANTVILLE, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 02/02/2026 | BIG GROVE TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/01/2024 | NY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/18/2024 | LINDEN CITY, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle10 truck10 trailer
Company profile
Officer
GINO ARBASETTI
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
1990-06-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
Activity history (recent)
05/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
06/06/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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