VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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MARIO'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC
USDOT 397085 · MC256317 · EIN 22-2910586 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
20 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, PISCATAWAY, NJ, 08854
(732) 346-6666 · LINO PEREIRA
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1.5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
34 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
55 / 226
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1.5M BIPD · policy GRT60823A · eff 10/05/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance118 pts
Unsafe Driving80 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLIT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.43A-TPV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD7
NJ6
NC6
CA5
NM5
TN3
NV3
GA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.50 | 2.58 | ≈29–36% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.30 | ≈35–42% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.94 | 2.85 | ≈34–38% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 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 Warren County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Warren County, NJ 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 44% · Speeding 35% · Phone / texting 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 75% · Log / ELD device 25%
• 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 18 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 58% (3 OOS) · Tires 17% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 10% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 24 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, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 60%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.875).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 20%
393.53B-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.205).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 | GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer27 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LINO PEREIRA
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1990-06-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
10/05/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT60823A
10/05/2026 — Insurance ended — Protective Insurance Company
policy MD-005093
04/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2025)
10/27/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2409814
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 3527466
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2409814
10/05/2023 — Insurance filed — Protective Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MD-005093
10/05/2023 — Insurance ended — Protective Insurance Company
policy MD-005093
10/05/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF-005093
05/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/05/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF000290
10/05/2020 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882874 03
09/08/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2020)
09/08/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2020)
10/05/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882874 02
09/09/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2019)
09/09/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2019)
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/397085.