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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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DFA NORTHEAST LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 40362 · MC1631148 · EIN 30212611 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
138 FEDERAL STREET, ST ALBANS, VT, 05478
(802) 933-2144 · ROBERT KIDDER
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$10M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
133 / 186
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 462
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $10M BIPD · policy 7620262 · eff 10/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance401 pts
Unsafe Driving52 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Other5 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.47A-BSF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
VT51
NY25
NH9
MA5
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.41 | 0.37 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.40 | 3.44 | ≈41–45% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 4 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 Chittenden County, VT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Chittenden County, VT 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 79% · Speeding 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 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 100%
• 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
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 41% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (1 OOS) · Tires 24% (5 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 26 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: 15 inspections, 16 violations, 4 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 4 OOS · 81%
393.55E-B ×3, 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-LBL
✓ 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
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.55).
2. Other2 viol · 13%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.308).
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×3
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | ENFIELD, CT | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | ENFIELD, CT | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2025 | COLONIE, NY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/04/2025 | PARAMUS, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 04/19/2025 | NY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/29/2024 | ST. ALBANS TOWN, VT | ✓ |
Equipment — 94 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer47 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT KIDDER
Annual mileage
8.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
186
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILBURN TRANSPORT LLC | 2515529 | 11 VINs | strong |
| ST ALBANS CREAMERY LLC | 4420611 | 2 VINs | strong |
| LONGE TRUCKING LLC | 622770 | 2 VINs | medium |
| THE GUNRUNNER LLC | 3435848 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
8.0M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7620262
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7620262
05/11/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7620262
04/26/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/26/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7620262
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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