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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BOZZUTO'S INC
USDOT 57911 · MC179376 · EIN 60606469 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
275 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, CHESHIRE, CT, 06410
(203) 250-5130 · MICHAEL A BOZZUTO
85
Low risk
Risk factors
23 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
273 / 286
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
112 / 552
Crashes (24 mo)
23
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $5M BIPD · policy AS2-651-290129-04 · eff 10/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance372 pts
Unsafe Driving192 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CT41
NY18
MA15
NJ13
PA13
MD7
ME3
RI2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.79 | 0.79 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.11 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.46 | 3.50 | ≈42–46% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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 Fairfield County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fairfield County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 42% · Other 4%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 13 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 46% (9 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 9% (1 OOS)
• 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 27 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: 16 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 62%
393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.595).
2. Other4 viol · 31%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ 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 · 8%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.593).
Repeat offenders: 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
🎓 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 — 23 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | BOLTON, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/26/2026 | BOSTON, MA | ✓ | ||
| 07/07/2026 | CHESHIRE, CT | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2026 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 04/18/2026 | OAKLAND, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/23/2026 | POMPTON LAKES, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | HAMDEN, CT | ✓ | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Willington, CT | ✓ | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Darien, CT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/28/2025 | CHINA, ME | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
56 trailer47 truck
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL A BOZZUTO
Annual mileage
15.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
286
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG RIG DRIVING ACADEMY | 4032295 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
15.6M mi reported (2024)
03/13/2023 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-651-290129-04
02/08/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/10/2023)
10/01/2022 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-651-290129-04
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-651-290129-04
11/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 2936006
10/07/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/29/2019)
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 2936006
05/12/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6403960
04/17/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2017)
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6403960
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3447259
10/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4309588
10/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy ABE 548 05 22
04/13/2007 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7475342
10/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 07FJ1129740SUA
11/15/1993 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/1993)
02/13/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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/57911.