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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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CHAMA KITCHENS LLC
USDOT 4485219 · EIN 39-4926739
41 HAMILTONIAN APARTMENTS, MIDDLESEX, NJ, 08846-1608
(908) 848-0277 · JOSE A CASTILLO
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 40% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
6 / 235
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate40% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance107 pts
Unsafe Driving71 pts
Driver Fitness57 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 56 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.201B-FR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY4
NJ1
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 78.00 | 71.00 | ≈100–100% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 3.80 | 4.02 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.50 | 13.98 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 · high impact
Seat belt 79% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• 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.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
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, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 58.5).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
391.11B2-Q
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.85).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.875).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 4 vehicles seen in inspections
4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSE A CASTILLO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2025-10-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERTH TRANSPORT INC | 856089 | officer | strong |
| CASTILLOS RESTAURANT SUPPLIES INC | 2688653 | officer | strong |
| CHATEAU AUTO TRANSPORTING INC | 2460354 | officer | strong |
| CM & J TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3807435 | officer | strong |
| J CASTILLO TRANSPORT LLC | 3133266 | officer | strong |
| JOSE A CASTILLO | 1558371 | officer | strong |
| JOSE A CASTILLO | 2161263 | officer | strong |
| JOSE A CASTILLO | 2773055 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BERTH TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 856089, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
10/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
10/22/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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