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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PLAINFIELD TOBACCO AND CANDY CO INC
USDOT 669513 · MC1810541 · EIN 22-1830917 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
25 VAN DYKE AVE BUILDING 1, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901
(732) 296-8900 · STEVEN RESNICK
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
— on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 659
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — — BIPD · policy CF4CA01788-251 · eff 08/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance519 pts
Driver Fitness70 pts
Unsafe Driving70 pts
Other41 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 54 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TALS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NJ25
NY17
CT8
PA6
MD5
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.02 | 2.02 | ≈45–52% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.57 | 0.61 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.62 | 5.69 | ≈69–73% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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 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 70% · Seat belt 20% · Speeding 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 21 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 38% · Other 22% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• 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 33 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: 8 inspections, 32 violations, 5 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Other15 viol · 1 OOS · 47%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×3, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 2 OOS · 44%
393.95A4-EEUS ×3, 393.75A3-TALS, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.215).
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 6%
383.23A2-LCDLN ×2
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.428).
Repeat offenders: 393.95A4-EEUS ×3, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×3, 383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | STRATFORD, CT | ✓ | ||
| 08/02/2025 | LINDEN, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 11/12/2024 | ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN RESNICK
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1996-12-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAINFIELD TOBACCO AND CANDY CO INC | 4556711 | officer, phone | strong |
| LAFRIEDA VEAL AND LAMB CO INC | 1517306 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MAXIMUM QUALITY FOODS INC | 633508 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/29/2026 — Insurance cancelled — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CF4CA01788-251
04/17/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2026)
04/17/2026 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
08/15/2025 — Insurance filed — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91 · policy CF4CA01788-251
08/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CF4CA01788-251
12/12/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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