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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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INTERNATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 430808 · MC212742 · EIN 22-2821936 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
318 PORT STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07114
(973) 718-6624 · WILLIAM GRATO
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
180 / 80
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 134
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii — $2M BIPD · policy WHP 8200136-00 · eff 10/12/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance103 pts
Unsafe Driving31 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.81-H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 399.211-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NJ11
PA7
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.30 | 0.30 | ≈7–14% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.22 | 5.22 | ≈57–61% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-16. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 68% · Following / lane / reckless 19% · Speeding 13%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 44% (1 OOS) · Other 25% · Brakes 16%
• 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 33 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | NEWARK, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/15/2024 | SECAUCUS TOWN, NJ | 1 |
Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
33 truck22 trailer3 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM GRATO
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
80
Registered since
1990-12-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
07/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2025)
10/12/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WHP 8200136-00
10/12/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy WHP 8200136-00
10/12/2024 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000355
10/12/2023 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GFL0000339
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
10/12/2020 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0719804
04/19/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS AF0365
08/12/2019 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0719804
10/12/2018 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 2G849162
10/12/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881582 02
10/12/2015 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 2G849162
09/15/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2015)
09/15/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2015)
10/12/2014 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881582 01
09/15/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2014)
09/15/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2014)
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/430808.