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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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STELLAR TRUCKING CO INC
USDOT 582129 · EIN 20-0710870
530 WEST JOHN ST, HICKSVILLE, NY, 11801
(516) 433-7100 · JOE VANELLA
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10.6% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 453
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance316 pts
Unsafe Driving78 pts
Driver Fitness35 pts
Other28 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY39
NJ11
CT7
MA4
PA4
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.16 | 2.20 | ≈48–55% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.39 | 0.36 | ≈59–63% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.58 | 3.58 | ≈43–47% | steady |
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
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 51% · Speeding 36% · Phone / texting 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 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 33 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 41% · Brakes 22% (4 OOS) · Other 19%
• 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 24 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: 11 inspections, 37 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance24 viol · 3 OOS · 65%
393.9A-LLPL ×3, 393.78A-WS ×3, 393.53B-B ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.685).
2. Other10 viol · 27%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP ×2
✓ 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 Driving3 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.62).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LLPL ×3, 393.78A-WS ×3, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | CHATHAM, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2025 | SPRINGFIELD TWP, NJ | 2 |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOE VANELLA
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2021)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
1994-11-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASSAU CANDY SOUTH LLC | 1193206 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/03/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2021)
11/28/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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