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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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KONTOS FOODS INC
USDOT 518163 · MC668655 · EIN 22-2823479
100 6TH AVENUE, PATERSON, NJ, 07544
(973) 278-2800 · STEVEN KONTOS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
12 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 129
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance82 pts
Unsafe Driving36 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
NJ12
NY9
PA5
CT5
MI1
WI1
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.00 | 1.00 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.15 | 3.36 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Speeding 39% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 83% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 5% · Brakes 5%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 22 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: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | SPOTSWOOD, NJ | 1 |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
11 trailer8 incomplete vehicle7 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN KONTOS
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
1993-03-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE LOGISTICS LLC | 2416696 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
03/31/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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