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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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LORENZO FOOD GROUP INC
USDOT 474003 · MC1647280 · EIN 10714451
196 COOLIDGE AVE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631
(201) 868-9088 · STEVEN PAUL DEAN
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
89 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
135 / 377
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance208 pts
Unsafe Driving123 pts
Driver Fitness46 pts
Other29 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 90 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY41
MD20
PA18
MA14
NJ11
NC9
VA6
CT3
Recommendations — what's driving each score
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 41% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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 qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 52% (4 OOS) · English language 48% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 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 62% (1 OOS) · Other 12% · Tires 9% (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 9 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: 14 inspections, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.53B-B, 393.78, 392.9A2-C
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.283).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.698).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 10/06/2025 | CLEAR SPRING, MD | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/17/2025 | THORNBURY TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2024 | KIDDER TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
38 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN PAUL DEAN
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1992-03-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTLR CORP | 1182923 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PERRY FOODS INC | 2098289 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LORENZO FOOD GROUP | 3946827 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2025)
03/17/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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