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SYLVESTER'S TRUCKING LLC
Richford, VT
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2308322 · MC 867550
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-867550 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acadia Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC867550
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAA 5585134
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2308322
MC Number
MC-867550
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 22, 2012
Authority Granted
December 5, 2014
Annual Mileage
291,347 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
482 Jay Road, Richford, VT 05476
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Benjamin Sylvester
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
30.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | VT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VT8
NH3
NY2
ME1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532X4B701547 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP0XXGD304768 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGNDR6CDBE7384 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X4PD878040 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAED17JPJZ1598 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53203S610107 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W61F731564 | 1 | 1 |
| Trim | — | 1PT01JAH0S9007391 | 1 | 1 |
| Wlko | Semi-trailer | 1W91H5021KM288881 | 1 | 1 |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1W91H5025CM288464 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP0XXND810128 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 2M5921611K1181574 | 1 | — |
| Titan Trai | Semi-trailer | 2TVWF5040FD000757 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWCY7HDJA3189 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3D6WC76A38G154682 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEBG4CPBW8041 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEBGXDPBW7736 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 64A0000340 | VT, VT | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC |
1XPXDP0XXGD304768 2M5921618K1181569 |
VT 91D07 ME 5395491 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | SPB3111425 | CONSTABLE NY | II | 1 | — | SYLVESTERS | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAED17JPJZ1598 |
VT 03E85 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | SPB3031421 | MOOERS NY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TITAN TRAI |
1XPXDP0XXGD304768 2TVWF5040FD000757 |
VT 91D07 ME 5514918 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 3500000561 | VT, VT | II | 6 | 5 | SYLVESTER'S TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPXDP0XXND810128 1W91H5025CM288464 |
VT 08E77 ME 5597137 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBB | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRLR | OOSWheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TALS | OOSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 4600000912 | VT, VT | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC |
1XPXD40X4PD878040 2M5921611K1181574 |
VT 24E65 ME 543917 |
| January 5, 2026 | 60A0001495 | VT, VT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAED17JPJZ1598 |
VT 03E85 |
| June 25, 2025 | 3500000345 | COLCHESTER NB WS, VT | I | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XPXD40X4PD878040 1JJV482W61F731564 |
VT 24E65 VT ARN887 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47B-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 22, 2025 | 9195000275 | BRIDGTON, ME | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPXDP0XXGD304768 1DW1A532X4B701547 |
VT 91D07 ME 5029076 |
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 7, 2025 | 3800004086 | SWANTON, VT | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WLKO |
5KJJAEBG4CPBW8041 1W91H5021KM288881 |
VT 18E69 ME 5380266 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 17, 2025 | 60A0000886 | ENOSBURG, VT | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWCY7HDJA3189 |
VT 512A407 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KENT NUTRITION | 1 | September 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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