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Generated Oct 23, 2026
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GHILOTTI BROS INC
USDOT 516811 · EIN 94-1199284
525 JACOBY STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901
(415) 454-7011 · MICHAEL GHILOTTI
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
100 / 306
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 397
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance268 pts
Unsafe Driving85 pts
Other48 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 85 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.209D-STBSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.110C-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
CA62
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.73 | 0.73 | ≈26–33% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.19 | — | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.79 | 2.63 | ≈29–33% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.25 | 0.28 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Marin County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Marin County, CA 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 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
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 57% (2 OOS) · Load securement 23% (4 OOS) · Emergency equipment 6%
• 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 21 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: 9 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.110B3-C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.995).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.675).
3. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LHLI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/10/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 12/20/2024 | EL CERRITO, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 other1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL GHILOTTI
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
1993-03-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
03/17/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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