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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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J E FORTIN INC
USDOT 42833 · MC119103 · EIN 98-0033580 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
116 FORTIN BOULEVARD, ST.BERNARD DE LACOLLE, QC, J0J 1V0
(418) 253-6072 · DOMINIQUE TURCOTTE
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
57 / 221
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northbridge General Insurance Corporation — $750K BIPD · policy P04165999 · eff 11/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance166 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance30 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NY54
VT1
PA1
NH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.68 | 0.70 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 1.36 | ≈12–16% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-05. “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 Clinton County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY 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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 77% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 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 45% · Lighting / lamps 24% · Tires 17% (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 8 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: 2 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
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 0.51).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | NEWARK, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2024 | BERNARDS TWP, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
39 trailer23 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DOMINIQUE TURCOTTE
Annual mileage
3.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORT L F L INC | 235559 | 14 VINs | strong |
| LEADER TRANSPORT INC | 1111305 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.3M mi reported (2024)
11/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO · policy 2026594
11/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P04165999
11/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026594
10/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026594
09/04/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026594
11/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026594
11/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TPP 9800845
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KGQCLH1000972
11/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 890095
11/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RDY115367
02/01/1993 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/15/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/04/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/29/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/06/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/11/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
SUPERSEDED (10/06/1981)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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