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P FERNICOLA INC
DBA: Drum Reconditioning
Newark, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 298663
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
30.4% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
298663
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 10, 1987
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
257-261 Elm Street, Newark, NJ 07105
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Peter Fernicola
Officer 2
Linda Fernicola
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance130
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate29.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.7pp higher)
30.4% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st 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
14 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2024 | NJ | — | — | 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
CT21
NY10
NJ5
VT4
MD2
MA1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
3
Full Trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMMMN4EL061358 | 8 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBGDDV5FSGP9062 | 6 | — |
| 2014 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN1EH491471 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4KDKW8158 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGAD46GLHM2060 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBGDDV0GDHH7854 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N39EG5FN189820 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E94842D477583 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E94892D477580 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9217 | Tractor · Class 7 | 2HSCDAHN37C508965 | 2 | — |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XVB164240 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GRAA9625TB038193 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | 1H2V04826LB015511 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International RA027 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1HSHWAHN37J472602 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y9SL254729 | 1 | — |
| Lufk | Semi-trailer | 1L01A5322X1142397 | 1 | 1 |
| Lufk | Semi-trailer | 1L01A5323P1094808 | 1 | 1 |
| Skyl | — | 1NNMA5327RN207053 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Monon | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1NNVA4820EM078733 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH6T6003977 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Strick Commercial Trailer Model 80 | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E8538ME326725 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E94831D470798 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E948X2D477572 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9536VE419301 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25355G717623 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25387G009546 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Full Trailer | 2MN01JAHIY1900474 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Straight Truck | 3HAMMMMN4ELO61358 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0KL597774 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 3091006734 | CT, CT | II | 6 | — | P FERNICOLA INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRIM |
3AKBGDDV5FSGP9062 1PT01JAH6T6003977 |
NJ AY625U ME 3153433 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 3086A00198 | CT, CT | II | 7 | 1 | GREENWICH SAFETY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4N39EG5FN189820 1L01A5322X1142397 |
NJ AZ561N ME 5340019 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | SPT3111879 | SAUGERTIES NY | I | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKW8158 |
NJ AZ503Z |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | SPM5020015 | BRONX NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN4EL061358 |
NJ XKSN44 |
| May 14, 2026 | SPT3141925 | ALBANY NY | I | 10 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBGDDV0GDHH7854 1UYVS25355G717623 |
NJ AZ697F ME 5533462 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | NY30000052 | BRONX NY | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKW8158 |
NJ AZ503Z |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | SPT3150409 | NEW ROCHELLE NY | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
4V4N39EG5FN189820 1S12E9536VE419301 |
NJ AZ561N ME 5340018 |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | SPT3111531 | SELKIRK NY | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
2HSCDAHN37C508965 1S12E948X2D477572 |
NJ AZ124G NJ 242776C |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 3011002112 | WATERFORD SCALE N/B, CT | I | 5 | 1 | P FERNICOLA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKW8158 |
NJ AZ503Z |
| 395.8A | OOSHOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 3010004893 | MANCHESTER, CT | II | 6 | — | P FERNICOLA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1FUBGAD46GLHM2060 1S12E94892D477580 |
NJ AY649Y ME 242779C |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GREENWICH SAFETY | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| LINE MFG. INC. | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| PENN COLOR | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| P.FRNICOLA | 1 | September 2, 2025 |
| PETE FERNICOLA INC | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| GREIF PACKAGEING LLC | 1 | June 12, 2024 |
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