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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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SAM TELL AND SONS INC
USDOT 588348 · EIN 13-2526262
300 SMITH STREET, FARMINGDALE, NY, 11735
(631) 501-9700 · MICHAEL BITONTI
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 8.8% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
22 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 129
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Driver Fitness64 pts
Vehicle Maintenance40 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Other18 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | |
| 390.21TE2IV-D | — | 3 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NY28
NJ2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.47 | 1.52 | ≈32–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.06 | 1.10 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.64 | 2.75 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-27. “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 Nassau County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Nassau County, NY 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 18 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 85% · Other 15%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
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Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL BITONTI
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
1995-01-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A F SUPPLY CORP | 671658 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
01/27/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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