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STEVEN D JOSEPH
DBA: Joseph's Landscaping & Irrigation
Williamstown, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1007173
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
100.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1007173
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 29, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 2002
Annual Mileage
169,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Williamstown, NJ
Email
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
100.0%
Ranks in the 99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | SPSKI00969 | NJ, NJ | I | 10 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAI |
1FDNX6AN2NDF06634 1TKC02420WG044044 |
NJ XMZM37 NJ 10AT |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | SPPSI04265 | NJ, NJ | II | 7 | 3 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNK |
1FD0X4HT6PED89365 55L1F2028HN004430 |
NJ XPZX72 NJ U70TBW |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-CDTEW | OOSCoupling - Semi-Trailer, drawbar eye worn more than 20% | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | SPQGI05094 | NJ, NJ | I | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HY9GEC27179 |
NJ XEVY20 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | SPRNI03357 | NJ, NJ | I | 7 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GREENFIELD |
1FD0X5HY9GEC27179 4C9BU1821PL325265 |
NJ XEVY20 NJ U12TAJ |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | SPRAI04313 | NJ, NJ | I | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GY2EEB35943 |
NJ XKUP11 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | SPSCI02491 | NJ, NJ | I | 2 | 1 | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X4HT6PED89365 |
NJ XPZX72 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | SPRNI02968 | TAUNTON RD / TUCKERTON RD, NJ | I | 3 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8X3H68KED72390 |
NJ XJKD70 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 2, 2025 | SPSKI00558 | CHESTERFIELD, NJ | I | 8 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD COUN |
1FD0X4HT0MEC13911 1C920212341711173 |
NJ XKYW55 NJ S25TBB |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 15, 2024 | SPRNI01099 | 295 SB MP 34, NJ | II | 14 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FDNW6530YMA04953 |
NJ XABY36 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | OOSWipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
7 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ8
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Semi-trailer
2
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4HT6PED89365 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HY9GEC27179 | 2 | 2 |
| Coun | Semi-trailer | 1C920212341711173 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4HT0MEC13911 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3H68KED72390 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY2EEB35943 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Greenfield | Utility Trailer · 18 ft | 4C9BU1821PL325265 | 1 | 1 |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 55L1F2028HN004430 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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