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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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HOFFMAN EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 629581 · EIN 22-2176843
300 SO RANDOLPHVILLE ROAD, PISCATAWAY, NJ, 08854
(908) 752-3600 · ERIC SHUMAKER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 164
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance103 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NJ20
NY10
PA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.77 | 1.77 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.53 | 2.53 | ≈28–32% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.52 | 0.52 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 new since the Sep 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 Ulster County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ulster 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 78% · Seat belt 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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 29% (1 OOS) · Steering 23% (1 OOS) · Other 12%
• 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 15 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, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.209D-STBSP, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Report looseness or wander immediately — don’t defer steering faults
✓ Keep steering components on the PM inspection list
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.898).
2. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | MT LAUREL, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERIC SHUMAKER
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2019)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
1996-02-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC D SHUMAKER | 2782000 | officer | strong |
| SHUMAKER FARMS LLC | 4217595 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
11/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2019)
02/06/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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