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Generated Oct 21, 2026
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FRANZOSA TRUCKING COMPANY INC
USDOT 805669 · MC754279 · EIN 23-2552613 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
648 UPPER STREET, HAZLE TWP, PA, 18202
(570) 455-4654 · RICHARD L FRANZOSA
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
52 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
45 / 387
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZB3569 · eff 10/18/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance366 pts
Unsafe Driving37 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 50 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 40 | |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 396.7A-SIBT | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
PA45
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.66 | 0.66 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.17 | 8.11 | ≈90–94% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 39% (10 OOS) · Brakes 30% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS)
• 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 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Luzerne County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Luzerne County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.75A1-TAORETA, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.127).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Plainfield Twp, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer22 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD L FRANZOSA
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1999-04-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COAST TO COAST CARRIER LLC | 4452829 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
10/18/2018 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZB3569
10/18/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy EBA 035 65 46
09/21/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2018)
09/21/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2018)
10/18/2015 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 035 65 46
09/30/2015 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP2635812
11/14/2011 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary · policy 0119883 BM
10/18/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2011)
10/18/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2011)
10/18/2011 — Insurance replaced — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary · policy 0119883 BM
07/29/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/29/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/14/1999 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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