VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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AMERICAN FOREST PRODUCTS LLC
USDOT 73981 · EIN 13-3873463
1620 WEBSTER AVE, BRONX, NY, 10457-8016
(718) 901-1700 · STEVEN TULCHIN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
27 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 248
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance232 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 16 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY18
CT9
NJ8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.24 | 0.12 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.78 | 4.73 | ≈59–63% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02. “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 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
Driver Fitness 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 39% · Brakes 19% · Tires 17% (4 OOS)
• 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 29 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: 4 inspections, 8 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 63%
393.209D-STBSP, 393.9A-LBL, 393.53B-B
✓ 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 3.585).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 | ROCKAWAY TWP, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle8 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN TULCHIN
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 794792 | officer | strong |
| AMERICAN FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 567051 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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