VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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YANKEE GAS SERVICES
USDOT 646039 · EIN 60835504
107 SELDEN STREET, BERLIN, CT, 06037
(860) 665-2915 · PAUL CHODAK
58
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 100% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
124 / 286
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
2 / 50
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate100% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance40 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
CT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 10.00 | 10.00 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.00 | 5.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
Vehicle and 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
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, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.75G-TAOW ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.75).
2. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75G-TAOW ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | HARTFORD, CT | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 3 vehicles seen in inspections
2 incomplete vehicle1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PAUL CHODAK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
166
Registered since
1996-06-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSOURCE ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY | 190261 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| EVERSOURCE GAS COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS | 332478 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY | 20633 | email, phone | strong |
| NSTAR GAS | 3119885 | email, phone | strong |
| PUBLIC SERVICE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | 315904 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO | 56992 | officer, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
06/18/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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