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LEE DEPEW & SON TRUCKING LLC
Shortsville, NY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
43.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2595965 · MC 911161
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-911161 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
43.2% OOS · 57 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
43.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 53.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 57 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC911161
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF017672
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 133-7543838
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2595965
MC Number
MC-911161
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 2015
Authority Granted
April 27, 2015
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1948 St Rt 21, Shortsville, NY 14548
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tammy Depew
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
57
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
46
Out-of-Service Violations
36
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance183
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate53.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (32.6pp higher)
43.2% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
29 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 37 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 37 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 37 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 37 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY48
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Flatbed
9
Semi-trailer
6
Truck
4
Grain / Hopper
1
Logging
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A267R020091 | 6 | 3 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB0X85D864137 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCXZBXYLF78616 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X71J874286 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 52 ft | 13NE5240633517332 | 4 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR14830X81002009 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVNFXYB8YLB95222 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LBEX87N662249 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24834A322603 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X47J175870 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X07N645006 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X59D788594 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD4EX8CD147646 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDDB9X5YF848472 | 3 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR14830481002037 | 3 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR14830781001044 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 52 ft | 13NE52305C3554115 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X76J108293 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5334J1037101 | 2 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE54304G3573035 | 2 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR14830981001983 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 52 ft | 13NE52302C3556064 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Dakota Manufacturing Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1DA72C452SP011981 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2854RJ33783 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Ford LTL9000 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDZA90X6TVA26434 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVNFXYB9TH869502 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 John Evans Manufacturing | Logging · 42 ft | 1J9G142B3H0003069 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE045235PL54097 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X96N637479 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9PD338701 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5PBEX62N574691 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDD3J21K970612 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 4LF4S5235X3508849 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4LF4S5335Y3508642 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD10GPHG4661 | 1 | 1 |
| Mckt | — | 5MAMN58279C017379 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR14830781001061 | 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 (57)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 5L49000224 | PHELPS NY | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5PBEX22D574113 13NE5240633517332 |
NY 16705BR NY CG86437 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | SPT3081985 | HENRIETTA NY | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XP5DB9X07N645006 40FSK5334J1037101 |
NY 24454BR NY CJ73728 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| August 22, 2026 | SPG3080819 | CLIFTON PARK NY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD4EX8CD147646 13NE5240633517332 |
NY 16784TC NY CG86437 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | SPT3101718 | CANASTOTA NY | II | 10 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XP5DB9X07N645006 4LF4S5335Y3508642 |
NY 24454BR NY CB40058 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.106C2-C | OOSCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | SPE4060117 | VICTOR NY | II | 2 | — | LAWN AND GARDEN NORTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1XKWDB0X47J175870 5TR14830781001061 |
NY 17835BR NY CK28195 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | SPE3081552 | MANCHESTER NY | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XP5DB9X07N645006 40FSK5334J1037101 |
NY 24454BR NY CJ73728 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | SPE3081539 | MACEDON NY | II | 11 | 5 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVNFXYB8YLB95222 |
NY 31158NH |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | SPT3081816 | MANCHESTER NY | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1NP5LBEX87N662249 13NE52302C3556064 |
NY 17872BR NY CK86188 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | D700500890 | WATERTOWN NY | I | 15 | 2 | LAWN AND GARDEN NORTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1XPFDB0X85D864137 5TR14830X81002009 |
NY 16139BR NY 3612D9 |
| 393.52A-B | OOSInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | SPE3091193 | CAMPBELL NY | II | 6 | 1 | VETRA CONSTRUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XP5DB9X07N645006 4LF4S5235X3508849 |
NY 24454BR NY BG66364 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAWN AND GARDEN NORTH | 3 | July 16, 2026 |
| OLD CASTLE | 2 | July 15, 2024 |
| VETRA CONSTRUCTION | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| SNOWFLAKE TRANS | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| LOWES'S 1502 | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| DOLOMITE | 1 | September 15, 2025 |
| OTM | 1 | September 6, 2025 |
| APG NEW ENGLAND | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
| OLDCASTLE APG | 1 | May 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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