VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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CARIBE FREIGHT FORWARDING OF PUERTO RICO INC
USDOT 658551 · EIN 66-0391215
HWY 110 KM24 6, AGUADILLA, PR, 00603
(787) 658-7000 · JOSEPH CHATT
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
61 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
55 / 471
Crashes (24 mo)
0
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance287 pts
Unsafe Driving168 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 64 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.80-TEXTING | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
PR55
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.93 | 1.82 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.20 | — | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.52 | 6.24 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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 PR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from PR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 33%
393.9A-LFTSI, 392.7A-D, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Other3 viol · 33%
390.21TB2-DOT, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.80-TEXTING, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle14 truck6 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH CHATT
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
1996-09-11
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 1297 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1297 carriers (1296 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARIBE FREIGHT FORWARDING OF PR INC. | 8214322 | mailing, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/30/2023 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2022)
09/11/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/658551.