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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES LLC
USDOT 472560 · MC680641 · EIN 22-2389912 · NOT AUTHORIZED
450-452 FAYETTE STREET, PERTH AMBOY, NJ, 08861
(732) 442-4898 · VICTOR MEHREN
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileDriver OOS 9.1% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
56 / 55
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 117
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance76 pts
Driver Fitness29 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other6 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.60E | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NY13
PA7
FL6
NJ3
CT3
MA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.11 | ≈17–24% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.71 | 0.55 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.33 | 2.33 | ≈22–26% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 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
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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 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
Inspection / repair / DVIR violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Inspection / repair / DVIR 42% · Brakes 21% · Tires 13% (1 OOS)
• Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
• Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
Projected: could improve up to 12 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: 5 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 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 — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | NEW YORK -QUEENS, NY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/22/2026 | SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 08/11/2025 | WORCESTER, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
VICTOR MEHREN
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1992-02-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARS NUTS DISTRIBUTORS | 2831297 | officer | strong |
| KN DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 462035 | officer | strong |
| MENDEZ DAIRY INC | 472861 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
08/30/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
BIPD/Primary · policy S2528826
02/23/2025 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3H745378
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND
BIPD/Primary · policy S2528723
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BIPD/Primary · policy A9093062
04/12/2017 — Insurance replaced — TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA640563000
09/27/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/03/2025)
08/28/2011 — Insurance cancelled — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA8709538
09/24/2010 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS JY6452
11/20/2009 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN UC5233
10/26/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2009)
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST
BIPD/Primary · policy 13 UEN UC5233
07/07/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/06/2011)
02/27/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/472560.