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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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H & S ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 462679 · MC245873 · EIN 22-3123569 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
199 STRYKERS ROAD, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, 08865
(908) 454-9196 · KENNETH SHAFFER
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1.5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
50 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
59 / 339
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1.5M BIPD · policy GRT29975A · eff 10/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance152 pts
Unsafe Driving116 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance55 pts
Other22 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol14 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.5A2-IP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY17
PA15
NJ5
CT5
TN3
VT3
MD2
MA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.71 | 1.67 | ≈22–29% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.64 | 0.61 | ≈58–65% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.11 | 0.12 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.07 | 4.16 | ≈50–54% | ▲ worse |
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 76% · False log / RODS 22% · Log / ELD device 2%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Dauphin County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dauphin County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 36% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Speeding 24%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13% · Tires 13% (2 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 20 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95A1
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.053).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.283).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
393.60D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 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
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 | KINNELON, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 05/29/2026 | AUBURN, MA | ✓ | ||
| 05/29/2025 | SCRANTON CITY, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/22/2024 | POMPTON LAKES BORO, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2024 | NEW BRITAIN, CT | ✓ | ||
| 10/20/2024 | OREGON, OH | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer23 truck16 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH SHAFFER
Annual mileage
4.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
1991-11-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH SHAFFER | 2999487 | officer | strong |
| WALLYS SUPER SERVICE | 2385287 | officer | strong |
| H & S TRUCKING INC | 189168 | mailing, address | medium |
| K A K ENTERPRISES LLC | 742837 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: H & S TRUCKING INC (USDOT 189168, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.1M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT29975A
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601327
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007656
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007656
10/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0703817
10/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0053851
09/04/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2014)
09/04/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2014)
05/03/2014 — Insurance cancelled — HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ
CARGO · policy CIM00000060196B
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0053830
12/15/2012 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TFM 500783
12/15/2012 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0053830
12/13/2012 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TFM 500783
11/19/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2012)
11/19/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2012)
12/13/2010 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 354467
11/16/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2010)
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/462679.