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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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PARADISE TRUCK TIRE SPECIALISTS INC
USDOT 450748 · EIN 23-2422732
3341 LINCOLN HIGHWAY EAST, PARADISE, PA, 17562
(717) 445-4340 · JODY TORCHIA
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 243
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance142 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance66 pts
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 18 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 10 | |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
PA7
FL7
NC5
VA4
NJ4
MD3
MS2
SC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.37 | 3.37 | ≈52–59% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.30 | 1.40 | ≈79–86% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.89 | 4.00 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 1 new since the Oct 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 68% (3 OOS) · False log / RODS 27% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 5%
• 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 28 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Fairfield County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fairfield County, CT 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 74% · Seat belt 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 30% · Other 22% · Tires 14% (1 OOS)
• 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 22 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: 6 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
396.5B-L, 396.3A1-HCM, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.918).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.528).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLEWG1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 10 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JODY TORCHIA
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
1991-07-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
Activity history (recent)
04/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
07/02/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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