VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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EAST COAST STEEL INC
USDOT 489315 · EIN 22-2890638
360 LAMBS RD, MANTUA TWP, NJ, 08080
(856) 582-6776 · BRIAN MATTHEWS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
13 / 21
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving13 pts
Vehicle Maintenance8 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
PA4
MD4
NJ4
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.47 | 1.40 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.46 | 1.14 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-07-31. “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 · low impact
Seat belt 54% · Following / lane / reckless 46%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 22 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 Fitness 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
5 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN MATTHEWS
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
1992-06-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MATTHEWS | 1647105 | officer | strong |
| ELLIOTT NEWTON & MATHEWS SEPTIC SERVICE LLC | 1677704 | officer | strong |
| FTS LLC | 1539944 | officer | strong |
| KO EXPRESS INC | 4220382 | officer | strong |
| MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC | 1340760 | officer | strong |
| NEA DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 3034227 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
06/30/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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