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V V SPECIALTY FOODS LLC

Warren, OH

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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
92.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 18.2% of 11 driver inspections — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 2815330
Active No Safety Rating
10
Power Units
12
Drivers
22
Inspections
93%
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

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
92.9% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
92.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 18.2% of 11 driver inspections — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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
  • Previously ordered out of service on March 14, 2016 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
  • 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 92.9% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 18.2% — above the 5.5% national average
  • 22 FMCSA inspections on record

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
2815330
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 18, 2022
FMCSA Registration
October 13, 2015
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2021)

Contact Information

Address
351 Eastland, Warren, OH 44483
Owner / Officer
John Koutsounadis

Cargo Types

Fresh Produce

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
33

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance193
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (12.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate92.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (72.2pp higher)
92.9% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 100th 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
2 insp · 6 OOS
2025
8 insp · 16 OOS
2024
11 insp · 11 OOS

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 15 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving 3 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service 0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness 6 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 15 inspections

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY18
NJ1

Fleet & Equipment (8)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Straight Truck Power units Class 4–7
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Not Applicable
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2008 Hino Conventional Type Truck Truck · Class 4 5PVNA6JK582S50081 5 5
2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 JL6CCG1S96K003951 4 4
Isuzu Straight Truck JALE5B16567990669 2 2
2003 Gmc C6 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 1GDG6E1C83F522262 1 —
2008 Hino Conventional Type Truck Truck · Class 6 5PVNE8JT382S52355 1 1
2013 Hino Conventional Type Truck Not Applicable · Class 7 5PVNV8JR3D4S50690 1 1
2004 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD Truck · Class 4 JALC4B14X47002414 1 1
2014 Isuzu NQR/NRR Truck · Class 5 JALE5W164E7901270 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 (22)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 4, 2026 N149841040 JAMAICA NY II 10 3 —
Straight Truck
HINO
5PVNV8JR3D4S50690
OH PNR5029
393.9A-LTSI OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting
383.23A2-LCDLN OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High
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
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
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
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others
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-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting
July 15, 2026 0L10002025 SEAFORD NY II 12 3 —
Straight Truck
HINO
5PVNE8JT382S52355
OH PNR5028
393.9A-LSLIWR OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting
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
393.51B-BFWS OOSHydraulic Brake failure warning system defective, or activated while engine is running Brakes All Others
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
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
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 Brakes All Others
November 18, 2025 0L69000359 PORT WASHINGTON NY I 16 3 —
Straight Truck
HINO
5PVNA6JK582S50081
OH PNR5027
391.15A-LNCDLNSRW OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High
393.41-BNPB OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others
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
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 Brakes All Others
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment
August 11, 2025 D012102488 GLEN COVE NY I 14 1 —
Straight Truck
HINO
5PVNA6JK582S50081
OH PNR5027
393.41-BNPB OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 Brakes All Others
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
June 14, 2025 0L97000968 SYOSSET NY I 14 2 —
Straight Truck
HINO
5PVNA6JK582S50081
OH PNR5027
393.41-BNPB OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others
393.9B-LRLIWR OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
396.9C2-OOSO OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs Vehicle Jumping OOS
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
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
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 Brakes All Others
April 25, 2025 NY24000507 BROOKLYN NY I 16 2 —
Straight Truck
ISUZU
JALE5B16567990669
OH PNR5038
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
393.75A1-TFSMF OOSTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord Tires
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 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
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.203A-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken Cab Body Frame
393.55B-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 Brakes All Others
393.67C7V-F Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap Fuel Systems
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
April 14, 2025 EPO0400089 NEW YORK NY I 11 2 —
Straight Truck
MITSUBISHI FUSO
JL6CCG1S96K003951
OH PNR5035
396.3A1-F OOSFuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect
393.41-BNPB OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting
393.60C Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
392.2-SLLUCR State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
390.21TB2-DOT Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
392.2-SLLEQP State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
February 28, 2025 0L89000316 GARDEN CITY NY I 21 2 —
Straight Truck
HINO
5PVNA6JK582S50081
OH PNG8341
393.41-BNPB OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.11C-LSLA Lighting - Stop lamp(s) amber Lighting
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 Brakes All Others
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
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
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
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-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
392.2-SLLUCR State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
January 23, 2025 N840700788 QUEENS NY I 20 4 —
Straight Truck
MITSUBISHI FUSO
JL6CCG1S96K003951
OH PND3068
393.9A-LTSI OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting
393.207E-S OOSSuspension - Broken torsion bar. Suspension
393.207C-SBML OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring Suspension
393.41-BNPB OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect
393.207C-SLSS Suspension - Leaf spring shifted Suspension
393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting
393.60C Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing Lighting
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
390.21TB2-DOT Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.84-FL Floor - Inadequate floor condition Cab Body Frame
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
January 10, 2025 SPL3010270 YAPHANK NY II 12 — —
Straight Truck
GMC
1GDG6E1C83F522262
OH PNG8342
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
390.21TB2-DOT Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment
393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective Other Vehicle Defect

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
YIAMAS DAIRY FARMS 1 January 30, 2024

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